As of October 26, 2024, several Nigerian governors have announced minimum wage increases that exceed the federal benchmark of ₦70,000, set by President Bola Tinubu after consultations with labor unions. Here’s a summary of the states and their respective new minimum wages:
1. Lagos State: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has set the new minimum wage at ₦85,000, aiming to raise it to ₦100,000 by January 2025 due to the high cost of living.
2. Rivers State: Governor Siminalayi Fubara also approved a minimum wage of ₦85,000 for civil servants.
3. Enugu State: Governor Peter Mbah announced a new minimum wage of ₦80,000, effective immediately.
4. Akwa Ibom State: Governor Umo Eno declared a minimum wage of ₦80,000, with an implementation committee set to deliver a report within a month.
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5. Niger State: Governor Mohammed Bago approved ₦80,000 as the new minimum wage, effective November 2024.
6. Delta State: The government announced a minimum wage of ₦77,500, starting at the end of October.
7. Ogun State: Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed a minimum wage increase to ₦77,000.
8. Kebbi State: Governor Nasir Idris set the new minimum wage at ₦75,000.
9. Ondo State: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa increased the minimum wage to ₦73,000 during a campaign event.
10. Kogi State: Governor Usman Ododo approved ₦72,500, with a temporary suspension of tax on this amount for one year.
11. Gombe State: Governor Muhammad Yahaya signed an agreement for a minimum wage of ₦71,500.
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