Gov Fubara Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage For Rivers Workers

By Ayodele Oni

Toeing the way of Lagos state, the Rivers State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants.

George Nwaeke, the Head of Service, announced that Governor Siminalayi Fubara granted the approval during a closed-door meeting with labor leaders and senior government officials on Friday in Port Harcourt.

According to Nwaeke, the implementation of the new minimum wage will take effect immediately.

Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Team, Chukwu Emecheta,  commended Governor Fubara for meeting the expectations of Rivers State workers and expressed gratitude for the Governor’s dedication to the workforce.

Also chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), Alex Agwanwor, added that the minimum wage will significantly ease the economic challenges faced by workers in the state.