Katsina State Government has agreed to pay the new minimum wage of N70,000 to its workers starting from December 2024. This decision was reached after a series of negotiations between the government and labour unions in the state.
According to Abdullahi Faskari, the Secretary to the State Government, the agreement followed nine hours of intense deliberations between representatives of the state government and labour unions.
The discussions focused on reconciling workers’ demands with the government’s financial capacity, ensuring that the new wage policy is sustainable while addressing the economic realities faced by the workforce.
The government had initially proposed to start paying the new minimum wage in January 2025, but the labour unions insisted that it should start with the December 2024 salaries.
After a walk-out by the labour unions, the parties reconvened and reached a consensus in the early hours of Saturday.
The Katsina State Government has also inaugurated a committee to recommend modalities for implementing the new minimum wage. The government is confident that it can implement the new wage structure without compromising other developmental projects or essential services.
Source: Punch
