Okpebholo adds N5k to minimum wage, says increment will make real difference
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has increased the minimum wage from N70,000 to N75,000 for Edo state workers. The governor, who made the announcement during the May Day celebration in Benin City on Thursday, said the increment was to further improve the standard of living of the state workers. He said his administration appreciate […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has increased the minimum wage from N70,000 to N75,000 for Edo state workers.
The governor, who made the announcement during the May Day celebration in Benin City on Thursday, said the increment was to further improve the standard of living of the state workers.
He said his administration appreciate the contributions of workers to the growth and development of the state, assuring them that his administration would always seek ways to improve their welfare.
“Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 per month for Edo workers.
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“It’s our way of appreciating Edo workers. We believe this will make a real difference, and in return, we count on your renewed dedication as we build a better Edo together.
“Since assuming office, my administration has remained fully committed to the welfare of our workers. One of our first actions in office was to convert many casual workers, including over 1,000 cleaners who, for years, had no job security into the core civil service, giving them stability and peace of mind.
“We hired 500 new teachers to ease classroom pressure and help students learn better. We are also reviewing the casual position of over 3,000 Edo State teachers for possible full employment because their effort will shape our children’s future.”
The governso also said he had approved the recruitment of 450 clinical and non-clinical staff for state hospitals and regularised 126 contract staff at the Edo State Specialist Hospital.
These steps, he said, would not only strengthen the state health system but also improve job stability for health professionals.
He said his administration was committed to timely payment of salaries and pension.
The acting chairman, Edo State chapter, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Bernard Egwekhide, commended the governor for the implementation of laudable policies and programmes to alleviating the suffering and hardships faced by Edo workers and pensioners in the state.