JUST IN: Nigerian Governor Increases Minimum Wage To ₦70,000

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has increased the minimum wage for workers in the State from ₦40,000 to ₦70,000.

The governor made the announcement at the commissioning of the newly built ultra-modern Labour House secretariat complex for labour unions in the State, along Temboga Road, Ikpoba-Hill, Benin City.

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Obaseki named the Labour House after Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north and immediate-past governor of Edo.

Recall that the Federal Government’s committee on minimum wage is currently working on new national minimum wage for workers in the country.

Popular Edo Politician, Charles Idahosa Resigns From PDP

In another development, a popular Edo State politician, Charles Idahosa, has resigned his membership from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the PDP, announced his resignation from the party in a letter dated April 29, 2024, and addressed to the Chairman of Ehor Ward 1 of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State.

Idahosa also copied his resignation letter to the Chairman, BoT of the PDP, South-South, National Vice Chairman, State Chairman and Uhunmwonde Local Government Chairman of the party, respectively.

The PDP chieftain, an ally of Governor Godwin Obaseki, was a member of the party’s BoT, representing the South South Zone, before his resignation.

He noted that his decision to resign from the party comes after considerable contemplation and reflection on his personal and political journey.

The former aide to the ex-Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, however, thanked the party’s community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during his time of service.

The resignation letter read: “I trust this letter finds you well. | am reaching out to formally announce my decision to resign from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and my role as a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT). As a representative of the South South Nigerian region, this decision comes after considerable contemplation and reflection on my personal and political journey.

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“Throughout my tenure within the Peoples Democratic Party, I have been privileged to contribute to its vision and mission. However, after careful consideration, I believe it is time for me to pursue new paths and opportunities beyond the party’s confines.

“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the PDP community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during my time of service. | remain committed to upholding the values and principles that have guided my political engagement thus far. I look forward to new avenues of growth and contribution, and I extend my best wishes to the Peoples Democratic Party as it continues its important work.”

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