NULGE Hails Gov Idris For New Minimum Wage, Urges Workers To Report Complaints

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Kebbi State chapter, under the leadership of Comrade Faruk Abubakar Sadiq, has expressed deep gratitude to Governor Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) for his timely approval and implementation of the new minimum wage for all staff in the State Local Government Service.

In a statement, Comrade Faruk described the gesture as a testament to Governor Idris’ unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of workers across Kebbi State.

He noted that the Governor had pledged to be among the first in the country to implement the new minimum wage, a promise he has now fulfilled, earning the heartfelt appreciation of NULGE.

The union assured its members that the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is committed to addressing any reasonable complaints arising from the complaints of the payment.

Accordingly, NULGE is calling on any staff with minor issues, such as payment omissions, to lodge their complaints through their respective Directors of Finance and Supply. These complaints will be forwarded to the Ministry for necessary action.

Comrade Faruk revealed that 49,150 workers in the 21 Local Government Areas and 24,300 staff of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) have benefitted from the new minimum wage implementation.

The State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Usman Adamu Isgogo, also commended Governor Idris for extending the new minimum wage to teachers, further underscoring his administration’s dedication to the welfare of all workers.

Credit: Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser (SA)on Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor.