In fulfilment of his promise made earlier in the year, the executive governor of Rivers State, Governor
Simi Fubara has commenced payment of N85,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state.
This was confirmed today by the Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Rivers State Chapter, Mr. Chukwuma Osunna.
In his words, he said “The Governor has fulfilled his promise, as of today, November 27, 2024, I can confirm that he has paid the N85,000 new minimum wage to workers, and the workers are happy,” he said.
“We met under the joint council, sat with the Head of Service, saw the salary chart and confirmed that the N85,000 is well calculated and implemented in the November salary of workers, so, payment started today and by tomorrow, other banks will start to pay too”
The said payment commenced this November. So all workers in the state are expected to receive the new minimum wage starting this month. It was reported on some social media of workers especially public school teacher dancing and jubilating after receiving the new wage in the state.
