he Government of Kano State has approved N71,000 as minimum pay for workers in the state, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced on his official Facebook page on Tuesday.
He hinged the decision in line with his administration’s commitment to social justice and enhancement of the standard of living for our workers.
“In line with our commitment to social justice and enhancement of the standard of living for our workers, we have approved the sum of 71,000 naira as the new minimum wage in Kano State,”
The new minimum wage takes effect from November would increase the state’s monthly salary obligations by N6 billion at the state level and N7 billion naira for the local government councils.
He explained that “Additionally, following the promotion of 20,737 teachers by our government, a total increment amounting to the sum of over N340 million has now been reflected in their respective salaries.
“Once again, I commend the state minimum wage implementation committee for its commendable job. – AKY,” he posted
