Abia State Government (ABSG) has reaffirmed its commitment to paying the 70,000 Naira national minimum wage to it’s workforce this October.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu who stated this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti noted that payment of the minimum wage is in line with the Governor’s commitment to the welfare of Abia workers.
“Baring any unforeseen circumstances, the state government will commence the payment of the new minimum wage this month of October.
“The Governor Dr Alex Otti OFR is committed to paying that minimum wage because of his disposition towards the welfare of our workers. There is now hope that within the next couple of days everything being equal, payment of minimum wage will commence” Kanu stated.
Prince Okey Kanu disclosed that the state government has earmarked 9 new road projects for both construction and reconstruction across the 3 senatorial zones of the state. Six of the proposed roads are for construction while the remaining three are for reconstruction.
