THE MINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the payment of N70,000 national minimum wage for workers of the FCT Administration.
The acting Head of Civil Service in the FCT, Grace Adayilo, who announced this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the minister also approved the payment of three months arrears to the workers.
The minister, she said, explained that the implementation was in fulfilment of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to improve the welfare of workers and the minister’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of FCTA workers.
“In line with that, we have also adopted the N70,000 minimum wage and approved the payment of the arrears as agreed with the labour union.
“I expect that the workers will also see this as a boost and be more committed for us to achieve the development that is required in the city.
“So, workers should not live like, oh, money has been paid. It means more work is expected from you,” the minister said.
“The gesture will further spur workers of the administration to support the minister’s efforts toward delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu,” she said, as she also thanked the minister for always granting expeditious approval for payment of staff allowances and claims. (NAN)
