Gov. Fubara Commences Payment Of N85,000 Minimum Wage To Rivers Civil Servants

Nelson Utip

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi has kickstarted the payment of N85,000 new minimum wage to the state civil servants, The Chairman of Nigeria Civil Service Union, Rivers State Chapter, Chukwuma Osunna confirmed this in a recent interaction with Newsmen in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital. He confirmed that  the payment began with November salaries.

“The Governor has fulfilled his promise, as of today, November 27, 2024, I can confirm that he has paid the N85,000 new minimum wage to workers, and the workers are happy,”

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“We met under the joint council, sat with the Head of Service, saw the salary chart and confirmed that the N85,000 is well calculated and implemented in the November salary of workers, so, payment started today and by tomorrow, other banks will start to pay too.” He said.

It is on record that governor Fubara had in October approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state after a meeting between Labour Leaders and Government Officials.

John Chukwu Emecheta, Chairman of the Joint Negotiation Team lauded governor Fubara for living up to his promise to Rivers State workers and dedication to their welfare.