Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a new minimum wage of N77,000 for workers, with immediate effect. The announcement came after a meeting between the governor, represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC).
Governor Abiodun emphasized that no worker in Ogun State should earn less than N77,000, starting from this month. He reiterated that his administration is committed to improving the welfare of citizens and addressing the economic challenges they face.
The governor also called on the private sector to follow suit, encouraging them to enter into discussions with stakeholders to adopt a similar minimum wage policy. A monitoring team will be established to ensure compliance and prevent any exploitation of workers in the private sector.
