Cross River State Workers To Receive ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Announces Governor Otu

Cross River State Workers To Receive ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Announces Governor Otu

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has approved a ₦70,000 minimum wage for state workers. He emphasized his administration’s commitment to enhancing the lives of the state’s workforce, stating that worker welfare remains a top priority. Following a productive meeting with Labour leaders, Otu confirmed the new minimum wage, alongside other adjustments, on his X account...READ MORE…

Earlier, during Workers’ Day in May, Otu had announced a ₦40,000 minimum wage, which faced criticism from residents. In November, he approved the establishment of a Joint Public Service Negotiating and Implementation Committee to facilitate the ₦70,000 national minimum wage. This 16-member committee, led by the state’s Head of Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng, began its work on November 1, ensuring the state’s compliance. Key committee members include Gregory Olayi, state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Monday Ogbodun, state chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC).

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