Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the payment of the new N70,000 national minimum wage to all state civil servants, local government employees, and Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) staff, effective Monday.
This decision aligns with the Federal Government’s directive on the revised minimum wage and underscores the governor’s commitment to the welfare of workers in the state.
In a statement by the Governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Aliyu urged workers to reciprocate the gesture through dedication, punctuality, and increased productivity.
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He reassured them of his administration’s commitment to regular salary payments, which will continue to be disbursed between the 19th and 22nd of each month.
Beyond the wage increase, the governor has also prioritized settling unpaid gratuities to retirees. His administration has allocated N500 million monthly for this purpose, in addition to N300 million set aside to clear gratuities for retirees from 2023 onward.
The goal is to ensure that no civil servant is owed gratuities by the end of his tenure, a stark contrast to the previous administration, where salary payments were delayed for over 50 days, causing financial hardship for workers.
Stakeholders have widely praised these initiatives, viewing them as a reflection of Governor Aliyu’s commitment to workers’ welfare.
The measures are expected to boost morale and enhance productivity across various sectors. His actions further solidify his reputation as a proactive and accountable leader, setting a new standard for governance in Sokoto State.
