Nigeria’s New Minimum Wage: List of Nigerian Governors Who Have Agreed to Pay the New N70,000 Minimum Wage

In July 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced a new minimum wage of N70,000 for all workers across the nation. This decision followed extensive discussions and negotiations with members of the Organized Labour Union, reflecting a commitment to address the economic challenges faced by Nigerian workers.

In the wake of this announcement, various state governors established committees to engage with labour unions in their respective states and determine the specific minimum wage rates to be implemented. As a result, several states have already declared their new wage rates.

Among the states that have announced their new minimum wages are:

– **Ogun State:** N77,000 (Governor Dapo Abiodun, October 14, 2024)
– **Lagos State:** N85,000 (Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, October 16, 2024)
– **Kogi State:** N72,500 (Governor Ahmed Ododo, October 7, 2024)
– **Gombe State:** N71,451 (Governor Muhammad Yahaya, October 15, 2024)
– **Anambra State:** N70,000 (Governor Charles Soludo)
– **Kastina State:** N70,000 (Governor Dikko Radda)
– **Ebonyi State:** N70,000 (Governor Francis Nwifuru)
– **Adamawa State:** N70,000 (Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri)
– **Ondo State:** N70,000 (Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa)
– **Nasarawa State:** N70,000 (Governor Abdullahi Sule)
– **Oyo State:** N70,000 (Governor Seyi Makinde)
– **Borno State:** N70,000 (Governor Babagana Zulum)
– **Osun State:** N70,000 (Governor Ademola Adeleke)
– **Benue State:** N70,000 (Governor Hyacinth Alia)
– **Edo State:** N70,000 (Governor Godwin Obaseki)

While these figures represent the latest announcements, it is important to note that they may be subject to change as the implementation process unfolds. The new minimum wage is anticipated to alleviate some of the financial pressures resulting from the rising cost of living faced by Nigerians.

As these announcements have been made, workers across the nation are eagerly awaiting the timely disbursement of the new wages, which are expected to provide much-needed support in these challenging economic times.