The Edo State government has commenced the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to workers in the state.
The Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress, Edo State Chapter, Odion Olaye, confirmed the payment of the new salary and commended the state government for fulfilling his promise to the workers.
He said Governor Godwin Obaseki had demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of the workers by the gesture, while calling on the workers to reciprocate the gesture by creating more wealth for the state by redoubling their efforts.
While urging the workers who are wealth creators to reciprocate the kind gesture of the governor and redouble their efforts towards making the state great, Olaoye said the N70,000 minimum wage was in fulfilment of the promise made by Obaseki, during the inauguration of the Labour House on April 29, 2024.
