President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers in July 2024 has seen varying levels of implementation across states.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced a new minimum wage of N85,000 for state workers, citing the high cost of living in Lagos. The governor aims to raise the minimum wage to N100,000 by January 2025.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, approved a minimum wage of N77,000, according to the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi.
Gombe State signed an agreement with the Nigeria Labour Congress to raise the minimum wage to N71,451.15.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced a minimum wage increase to N73,000 during his campaign kickoff.
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, approved a minimum wage of N72,500, suspending the tax burden on the approved sum for one year.
Other states, including Anambra, Katsina, Ebonyi, Adamawa, Oyo, Borno, Osun, and Benue, have agreed to adopt the N70,000 minimum wage.
However, some states, such as Jigawa, Zamfara, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa, have yet to announce implementation of the new minimum wage.
The gradual implementation of the increased minimum wage reflects varying economic conditions and priorities across Nigeria’s states.