While the move aims to tackle rising living costs and improve civil servants’ welfare, some governors remain concerned about their states’ financial capacity. Below are the governors ready to implement the new wage:
– **Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos)**: Approved ₦85,000 minimum wage for Lagos workers.
– **Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe)**: Approved ₦71,451 for state employees.
– **Dapo Abiodun (Ogun)**: Set the new wage at ₦77,000 for Ogun workers.
– **Ahmed Ododo (Kogi)**: Committed to ₦72,500 wage implementation.
– **Charles Soludo (Anambra)**: Will implement ₦70,000 by the end of October.
– **Dikko Radda (Katsina)**: Ready to lead with the new wage.
– **Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi)**: Set to start paying ₦70,000 from September.
– **Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa)**: Approved ₦70,000 wage in August.
– **Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo)**: Promised adherence to the new wage.
– **Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa)**: Confirmed readiness for wage implementation.
– **Seyi Makinde (Oyo)**: Expressed confidence in paying ₦70,000.
– **Babagana Zulum (Borno)**: Willing to adopt the new wage.
– **Ademola Adeleke (Osun)**: Prioritizes workers’ welfare with the new wage.
– **Hyacinth Alia (Benue)**: Prepared to pay ₦70,000 after economic adjustments.
Governors have different timelines and wage amounts, but many remain committed to improving workers’ welfare.
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