In a significant and decisive move aimed at substantially improving the welfare of its workforce, the Imo State Government has officially approved a major increase in the minimum wage for state workers.
The wage has been raised from the previous level of ₦70,000 to a new benchmark of ₦104,000. This announcement was made directly by Governor Hope Uzodimma during a crucial meeting held with the leadership of organised labour unions at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital.
The governor characterised the wage increase as a vital resolution to a critical issue that had been under discussion between the state government and the representatives of the state’s workers. In a further demonstration of the administration’s commitment to the welfare of its retired workforce,
Governor Uzodimma also announced the immediate approval of a substantial sum of ₦16 billion. This fund is designated for the urgent and comprehensive clearance of all outstanding gratuity payments owed to pensioners across the state.
The landmark announcements were met with widespread approval and commendation from the labour leaders present at the meeting.
The representatives expressed their satisfaction by breaking into solidarity songs, describing the government’s actions as an unprecedented and historic step towards tangibly improving the economic lives of both active workers and retirees in Imo State.
The meeting was attended by key figures, including the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Uche Chigemezu; the state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Uchenna Ibe; the state Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Josiah Ugochukwu; and the state Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Barth Echeta.
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