Governor Monday Okpebholo has increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000 to enhance their quality of life.
The governor revealed this decision during his May Day address at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday, May 1.
“Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 per month for Edo workers.
“It’s our way of saying thank you, Edo workers. We believe this will make a real difference, and in return, we count on your renewed dedication as we build a better Edo together.
“Since assuming office, my administration has remained fully committed to the welfare of our workers. One of our first actions in office was to convert many casual workers, including over 1,000 cleaners who, for years, had no job security, into the core civil service, giving them stability and peace of mind.
“We hired 500 new teachers to ease classroom pressure and help students learn better. We are also reviewing the casual position of over 3,000 Edo State teachers for possible full employment because their effort will shape our children’s future,” he said.
“We approved the recruitment of 450 clinical and non-clinical staff for our State hospitals and regularized 126 contract staff at the Edo State Specialist hospital. These steps not only strengthen our health system but also improve job stability for health professionals,” the governor added.
The governor also shared that his administration had settled outstanding salary arrears owed to Edo State Polytechnic staff, among several other measures taken to enhance workers’ well-being.
He further stated, “In the judiciary, we ensured that judges whose appointments were delayed were properly sworn in and are now fully carrying out their duties.
“To show our commitment doesn’t end at retirement, we have also approved health insurance coverage for our retirees because we believe that our responsibility to workers doesn’t end when they leave active service.”
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