Gov Otti Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage For Abia Workers

Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the payment of N70,000 as minimum wage for Abia workers with effect from October end.

This announcement was made by Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu during a press briefing in Umuahia on Tuesday, highlighting Governor Otti’s empathy for workers.

Kanu assured that payment would commence within days, covering all worker categories.

He said: ”Payment of minimum wage will commence in the next few days. The Governor has approved that.”

This move follows Governor Otti’s promise to strengthen the administration of justice, including constructing 17 court halls across Abia’s local government areas.

On his part, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Sunny Onwuma said “The governor has agreed to pay the minimum wage of N70,000. Grade level 1 Step 1, N70,000.”

Recall that the Abia State Government had in September announced that it would commence the payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage in October.

The Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu who disclosed this during a media briefing said the decision was “in fulfilment of his (Governor Otti’s) promise,” adding that the implementation “will cut across all categories of workers”.