Kano approves N71,000 minimum wage for its workers
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has approved N71,000 as the new minimum wage for the state workers.
The governor announced this on his official Facebook page on Tuesday.
“In line with our commitment to social justice and enhancement of the standard of living for our workers, we have approved the sum of N71,000 as the new minimum wage in Kano state,” he said.
He, however, stated that the new minimum wage would take effect from November, saying it would increase the state monthly salary obligations by N6 billion.
“This will increase our monthly salary obligations by N6 billion at the state level and N7 billion for the local government councils.
“Additionally, following the promotion of 20,737 teachers by our government, a total increment amounting to the sum of over 340 million, has now been reflected in their respective salaries.
“Once again, I commend the state minimum wage implementation committee for its commendable job – AKY,” he said.
