Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially announced a new minimum wage of N80,000 for workers in the state, set to take effect in October 2024.
He made this announcement on Thursday through his official account on X (formerly Twitter), marking a significant boost for the workforce in Enugu.
In his statement, Mbah expressed appreciation for the dedication and hard work of the state’s employees. “I have just approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers, effective October 2024.
We appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of the state’s workforce and will continue to prioritize their welfare in line with our campaign promises,” he wrote.
This decision aligns with recent minimum wage increases in other states. Just a day earlier, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno announced a similar N80,000 minimum wage for civil servants. Additionally, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu set the minimum wage for public sector workers at N85,000 on October 16, while Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara approved an N85,000 minimum wage on October 18.
In July, President Bola Tinubu signed a new minimum wage bill into law, raising the baseline salary for workers from N30,000 to N70,000, setting a precedent for states to follow suit in enhancing workers’ compensation.