The Digest:
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants, marking a significant step to alleviate economic hardship.
Key Points:
- Imo State's minimum wage has been raised to N104,000.
- The previous minimum wage was N76,000.
- Doctors' minimum wage was also increased from N215,000 to N503,000.
- Tertiary institution teachers' salaries rose from N119,000 to N222,000.
- Governor Uzodimma said the new wage is an investment in the people.
- He stated that the state's monthly IGR has increased to over N3 billion.
- Uzodimma noted that workers' welfare is crucial for government success.
The salary increase, backed by a significant rise in IGR, is a tangible step toward easing the cost of living.
Sources: TheCable
