The Abia government announced that it will begin implementing the new minimum wage in October.
Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu shared this update on Tuesday during a briefing about the recent State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Umuahia.
“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Abia government will initiate the payment of the minimum wage to its workers starting in October. This initiative will enhance the welfare of Abia workers and fulfill Governor Alex Otti’s promise to the citizens,” he stated.
Mr. Kanu also noted that the minimum wage payments would apply to all categories of workers.
Additionally, he revealed that the state government plans to construct court halls in all 17 local government areas (LGAs) of Abia, a project aimed at improving the timely delivery of justice in the state.
The commissioner announced that on October 2, the governor will commission the pilot road under the RAMP project in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, a road that connects Isiala Ngwa South and Obingwa LGAs.
Furthermore, Mr. Kanu mentioned that the governor will soon host members of Nigeria’s Paralympic team from Abia, who distinguished themselves at the last Paralympics. Among those to be honored are gold medalist Onyinyechi Mark and silver medalist Esther Nwogu.
He also highlighted that the governor’s wife, Priscilla Otti, would kick off the enrollment of children, women, and elderly individuals into the Abia State Health Insurance Scheme on Wednesday. This event will take place in Ugwunagbo LGA, alongside a medical outreach for the community.
