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Imo begins paying ₦104,000 minimum wage, the highest in Nigeria.
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Uzodimma says the wage hike will boost workers’ welfare and economy.
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Workers commend the governor for fulfilling his promise.
The Imo State Government has begun implementing the new ₦104,000 minimum wage for its workers, fulfilling Governor Hope Uzodimma’s earlier pledge to review salaries upward and improve workers’ welfare.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that reports on Sunday confirmed that state employees have started receiving salary alerts reflecting the new wage structure, sparking excitement and commendation for the governor.
Governor Uzodimma had earlier approved a new wage scale of ₦104,000 for entry-level government workers, ₦513,000 for medical doctors, and ₦220,000 as the starting salary for lecturers in state-owned tertiary institutions.
With this development, Imo now ranks as the state with the highest minimum wage in Nigeria, surpassing the new national benchmark of ₦70,000. Lagos follows with ₦88,000, Rivers pays ₦85,000, while Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa both pay ₦80,000.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Prince Eze Ugochukwu, described the move as a bold policy designed to enhance workers’ financial capacity and stimulate the local economy.
“Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration is spearheading this significant policy shift, which will improve the social and economic well-being of the state. The goal is to empower workers to better meet their needs and increase spending, which will in turn boost local businesses,” Ugochukwu said.
He noted that the ripple effect of the wage increase will be far-reaching, driving growth in the state’s economic activities and strengthening the purchasing power of residents.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining policies that promote prosperity, improve living standards, and reward productivity among Imo’s civil servants.
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