List Of Governors Paying Above N70k Minimum Wage

Several Nigerian governors have introduced higher minimum wages for state civil servants, surpassing the federal government’s ₦70,000 minimum wage benchmark to alleviate the impact of economic challenges.

Here’s a breakdown of the states and their newly approved wages:

1. Lagos State (₦85,000)
   Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu increased the minimum wage to ₦85,000, with plans to raise it further to ₦100,000 by January 2025.
2. Rivers State (₦85,000)
   Governor Siminalayi Fubara matched Lagos by approving a minimum wage of ₦85,000 for workers.
3. Enugu State (₦80,000)
   Governor Peter Mbah implemented a new minimum wage of ₦80,000, effective immediately.
4. Akwa Ibom State (₦80,000)
   Governor Umo Eno announced ₦80,000 and constituted an implementation committee to oversee the process.
5. Bayelsa State (₦80,000)
   Governor Douye Diri introduced a minimum wage of ₦80,000, including pensions and gratuities.
6. Niger State (₦80,000)
   Governor Mohammed Bago confirmed ₦80,000 as the new wage, starting from November 2024.
7. Delta State (₦77,500)
   Workers in Delta are set to receive ₦77,500 following the state’s announcement.
8. Ogun State (₦77,000)
   Governor Dapo Abiodun approved a new wage of ₦77,000 in October.
9. Ebonyi State (₦75,000)
   Governor Francis Nwifuru introduced a ₦75,000 minimum wage after assessing the state’s economic conditions.
10. Kebbi State (₦75,000)
    Governor Nasir Idris approved ₦75,000 for workers in October.
11. Ondo State (₦73,000)
    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa introduced ₦73,000 during his campaign.
12. Kogi State (₦72,500)
    Governor Ahmed Ododo set the wage at ₦72,500 and waived taxes on it for one year.
13. Kaduna State (₦72,000)
    Governor Uba Sani confirmed a minimum wage of ₦72,000 effective from November 2024.
14. Gombe State (₦71,500)
    Governor Muhammad Yahaya signed a ₦71,500 wage agreement with labor unions.
15. Kano State (₦71,000)
    Governor Abba Yusuf introduced a ₦71,000 minimum wage in November.
16. Oyo State (₦80,000)
    Governor Seyi Makinde approved ₦80,000 after committee recommendations.
17. Osun State (₦75,000)
    Governor Ademola Adeleke introduced ₦75,000 after negotiations with public service unions.
18. Nasarawa State (₦70,500)
    Governor Abdullahi Sule maintained ₦70,500 while addressing labour concerns over salary adjustments.
19. Benue State (₦75,000)
    Governor Hyacinth Alia approved ₦75,000 and committed to clearing outstanding salary arrears.
20. Plateau State (N70,000)

These measures reflect state governments’ efforts to cushion workers against economic hardships and improve living standards. The increased wages demonstrate a commitment to addressing the rising cost of living across Nigeria.
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