Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Abia State Government, Monday, said implementation of the new minimum wage would take effect in the state from October 2024.
Addressing newsmen in Umuahia on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the payment would cut across all categories of workers.
The gesture, according to him, is in fulfilment of Governor Alex Otti’s promise to Abia workers.
He added that the move further demonstrated the firm commitment of the current administration to the welfare of Abia workers.
The Commissioner, however, did not disclose whether or not the state would pay N70,000 as pegged by the Federal Government, saying the Governor would make the pronouncement after the on-going negotiations with labour leadership in the state.
Speaking further, the Commissioner disclosed that the State Government would in two weeks, flag off the construction of ultramodern court halls in each of the 17 Local Government Areas in the state.
He said the move was to ensure that the “administration of justice is not impeded in any way.”
He said that the current administration was poised to develop all sectors of the state.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the Governor would flag off the construction of 19.4 kilometer road in Isiala Ngwa North and South LGAs “under the RAMP project.”
The Commissioner expressed delight on the impressive performance of Abia State which came first overall in the just-released National Examination Council, NECO, results.
He attributed the feat to the on-going reforms by the current administration in the education sector, saying it would get better in the coming years.
The Commissioner who also expressed satisfaction with the performance of Abia contingents in the just-concluded paralympic, hinted that the Governor would soon host the team which won a gold medal.
