The Abia State Government has said it will start implementing the new Minimum Wage of N70,000 in October, even as other states claim they are waiting for a “template” from the federal government.
The Commissioner for Information in Abia, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing reporters after the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Umuahia.
“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Abia Government will commence the payment of the minimum wage to its workers from October.
“This will impact the welfare of Abia workers and mark a fulfilment of Governor Alex Otti’s promise to the people of the state,” he said.
Mr Kanu also said the minimum wage payment will cut across all categories of workers.
Waiting for a ‘template’
Unlike Abia State, Delta and Akwa Ibom states said they are waiting for the federal government to release a template before they could implement the new minimum wage.
“We are waiting for the chart of the new…