Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for civil servants in the state.
The governor announced the increment on Thursday during the May Day celebration at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin city.
On April 29, 2024, Godwin Obaseki, ex-governor of Edo, raised the minimum wage for civil servants in the state from N30,000 to N70,000.
Speaking on Workers Day, Okpebholo said the decision was to improve the standard of living of workers and reflect his administration’s focus on their welfare.
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“Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 per month for all Edo workers,” Okpebholo said.
“It’s our way of saying thank you, Edo workers. We believe this makes a real difference, and we count on your dedication to a better Edo.
“Since taking office, my administration has prioritised workers’ welfare. One early action was converting over 1,000 casual workers, including cleaners, into permanent civil service employees.”
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Okpebholo described May Day as a symbolic moment to honour workers whose efforts sustain the state and support their families with dignity.
He also said that his administration had also hired 500 teachers, adding that he was reviewing over 3,000 casual teachers for full time employment.
“We also approved recruitment of 450 clinical and non-clinical hospital staff and regularised 126 contract workers at Edo State Specialist Hospital for stability and growth,” he added.
The governor added that his administration had cleared outstanding salary arrears owed to Edo Polytechnic staff.
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In the judiciary, he said judges who had experienced delays in their appointments have now been sworn in and are performing their duties.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s pledge to ensure prompt payment of salary and pension.
