Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has refuted rumors circulating about an increase in the minimum wage from N35,000 to N70,000.
In a press statement issued on April 25, 2024, by the Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, the government stated that the rumors originated from the unveiling of “Eko Cares,” an initiative designed to alleviate the economic hardships faced by low-income earners.
Governor Sanwo-Olu was misquoted as announcing a new minimum wage of N70,000. However, he clarified that this was not the case. He emphasized that civil servants in Lagos State have been receiving the N35,000 minimum wage as directed by the Federal Government since January.
“Those earning N35,000 now earn N70,000,” he explained. “This is due to the wage allowance we have been paying since January.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed hope that a new minimum wage would be approved for both the Federal and State Governments in the near future. He stated that the government remains committed to supporting its citizens and ensuring their well-being. CONTINUE READING
PRESS STATEMENT
What Sanwo-Olu said on minimum wageThe Lagos State Government has not increased the minimum wage, contrary to the impression in some media reports, which emanated from the unveiling of Eko Cares – the umbrella for the various interventions to protect the poor… pic.twitter.com/8LMaSwd2o1
— Gbenga Omotoso (@gbenga_omo) April 25, 2024
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