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Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, says the N30,000 minimum wage recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, is a done deal in the state.

Speaking during May Day celebrations held at Sani Abacha staduim in Kano on Wednesday, the governor said his administration had taken all the necessary steps for implementing the new salary structure.

He also said his administration had been working assiduously to enhance the welfare of civil servants in the state.

Ganduje said in an effort to boost the morale of civil servants, the state government had abolished the dichotomy between degree and HND holders working in the state.

“On the issue of minimum wage, we know we were in a difficult situation but you too know you are in a very difficult situation,” he said.

“We know there is no money in government, we know you too are hungry. We know you are disturbed, we know you are worried and we know you are destabilized and we know you are not in healthy position as far as present salary scale is concerned.

“Therefore, I assure you, we can pay the minimum wage as signed by Mr.President. We only appeal to you during the negotiation, there should be fairness and there should be a practical look in to the issue. But we assure you that, the issue of N30,000 minimum wage in Kano state is a done deal.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we will like you to put in your best. What we are looking for is a symbolic relationship between government and the workers, between employers and employees.”

Speaking earlier, Ado Minjibir, the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), commended the governor for ensuring that civil servants get their salaries as and when due.