Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has announced that his administration is prepared to pay a minimum wage of N70,000 to state workers.
Addressing journalists in Makurdi, the governor explained that his administration has successfully blocked financial leakages and implemented measures to improve efficiency.
The federal government and organised labour had agreed to pay a minimum wage of 70,000 to workers.
“Despite the harsh economic conditions, we have put up measures to make things function. Our internally generated revenue has also increased,” he stated, emphasizing the administration’s focus and commitment to progress.
“It’s now left for us to close all loopholes to see how much we can cash in to do other things even to pay salary.
He added, “We can pay (minimum wage) with our focus. With all our purpose and intent, what is agreed by the Federal Government, we the sub nationals should be able to queue in today.
“Without the workforce, any government will not have any centeredness of governance. So, we need to pay our civil servants with what is approved by the Federal Government and organised labour.”
