Tag: MINIMUM WAGE

By Uzo Ugwunze :

Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor has described Governor Chukwuma Soludo as labour friendly for being among the first set of governors to implement payment of the New Minimum wage since October 2024.

According to a press release made available to newsmen Wednesday by the State Spokesperson, “the attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to some media reports that have excluded Anambra State from the states in Nigeria that have paid the new minimum wage of N70,000. Some media outlets merely managed to capture Anambra State only among the states whose governors have indicated interest in paying the new minimum wage.

“To put the record straight, the promise by the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to pay the new minimum wage was made good since the month of October, when the new minimum wage payment commenced in Anambra State with the payment of October salaries.

“To add to it, the state has also adjusted pensions upward to give pensioners in Anambra State higher take-home. Professor Chukwuma Soludo remains a labour-friendly governor as the workers in Anambra State have not only received the new minimum wage but also continue to receive salary alerts on or before the 25th of every month.”

• Ugwunze is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

Press Release

The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to some media reports that have excluded Anambra State from the states in Nigeria that have paid the new minimum wage of N70,000. Some media outlets merely managed to capture Anambra State only among the states whose governors have indicated interest in paying the new minimum wage.

To put the record straight, the promise by the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR to pay the new minimum wage was made good since the month of October, when the new minimum wage payment commenced in Anambra State with the payment of October salaries.

To add to it, the state has also adjusted pensions upward to give pensioners in Anambra State higher take-home.

Professor Chukwuma Soludo remains a labour-friendly governor as the workers in Anambra State have not only received the new minimum wage but also continue to receive salary alerts on or before the 25th of every month.

Law Mefor, PhD

Commissioner for Information

Anambra state

By MaryAnn Chukwuma  :

Anambra State Head of Service, Lady Theodora Okwy Igwegbe has called on workers to show more dedication in rendering service to the people of Anambra State.

This call came during an interactive session between the Head of Service, and the press in her office at the Jerome Udorji Secretariat Complex, Awka concerning the new minimum wage implementation.

While speaking, the Civil Service boss called on workers to realize that the implementation points to the fact that the Anambra State Governor has their welfare at heart and expects reciprocation from them through commitment to duty.

Igwegbe thanked the labour leaders for the maturity shown throughout the period of consultations and considerations prior to the payment of the new minimum wage. 

Lady Igwegbe also thanked the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo for being quick in the implementation of the new Minimum Wage Act 2024.

The foremost Civil Servant while praising the governor, expressed utmost gratitude and assured him of the workers’ support and their resolve to put in their best at all times.

* Chukwuma is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *