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Cross River: Gov Bassey Otu, Announces N40,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants

Adamu Abubakar
By Adamu Abubakar
Published: May 1, 2024
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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has announced a new minimum wage of N40,000 for state workers, effective immediately. The governor made the announcement during the 2024 Workers’ Day celebration at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar.

According to Governor Otu, the new wage implementation is in line with the realities of the time in the state, rather than sentiments. He noted that the state’s lean finances, occasioned by low statutory federal allocation and an unfavorable state GDP to debt servicing ratio, made it necessary to prioritize salary payments and pension entitlements.

The governor also appealed for patience regarding the backlog of gratuity in the state, dating back to 2014, and assured that the government is working on a staggered payment plan for outstanding gratuity to retired workers.

Governor Otu emphasized the importance of a strong relationship between the government and its workforce to create wealth and improve livelihoods. He assured that his government has prioritized the well-being of workers by ensuring timely payment of salaries and pensions, conducting promotions, and planning to employ qualified youths.

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However, the governor also called for increased productivity among workers, highlighting the importance of reciprocating the government’s efforts. Labour leaders in the state, Comrade Gregory Olayi and Comrade Monday Ogbodum, also called for prompt attention to promotions, payment of gratuity, and recruitment to the state service.

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