Plateau NULGE Commends Governor Mutfwang Over N70,000 Minimum Wage, Mass Promotions!

Plateau NULGE Commends Governor Mutfwang Over N70,000 Minimum Wage, Mass Promotions!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Plateau State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has applauded Governor Caleb Mutfwang for approving a N70,000 minimum wage and promoting over 2,000 local government staff across the state.

“This is the first time in years that our workers feel seen, heard, and rewarded,” said Plateau NULGE President, Comrade Arandong Tims.

Key Details:

• The N70,000 wage surpasses the national minimum wage of N30,000, representing a significant improvement for workers.
• Over 2,000 local government employees were recently promoted, some for the first time in nearly a decade.
• NULGE noted that these actions would boost morale, productivity, and loyalty among grassroots workers.

Why It Matters:

• Plateau becomes one of the first Nigerian states to approve such a substantial wage increase amid ongoing inflation and economic hardship.
• The promotions address longstanding stagnation issues in the local government workforce.
• This could set a precedent for other states and influence national wage negotiations.

What to Watch:

• Implementation timelines and payment sustainability in light of state revenue.
• Reactions from other labour unions and possible ripple effects in other states.
• National Labour Congress (NLC) engagement on pushing for federal-level wage review.

Sources:

1. Daily Trust
2. The Nation Nigeria
3. Vanguard News

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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