Katsina Gov Radda: Minimum Wage Should Reflect States’ Economic Realities

• Governor Radda advocates for states to determine minimum wage based on revenue

• He argues federal government should set a minimum standard, not a fixed amount

• Radda highlights disparities in states’ financial capacities and workforce sizes

Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing debate over the proposed minimum wage increment, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State voices his perspective, calling for a more nuanced approach that considers the economic realities of each state.

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Radda advocates for individual states to determine their minimum wage based on their revenue and expenditure, rather than a uniform national figure.

“So, I think on the issue of the minimum wage, we agree that the Federal government can have a minimum standard of the minimum wage, but sub-nationals should be allowed to come up with a reasonable standard within which their economy can be able to afford,” Radda states during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

Furthermore, the governor highlights the diversity in financial capacities and workforce sizes across states, emphasizing the need for flexibility. “That is my view and that is the view of some of our colleagues. Yes, we have agreed that there should be a minimum wage, but there should be a minimum standard within which the sub-nationals can address it.”

When questioned about Edo State’s decision to implement a N70,000 minimum wage, Radda acknowledges the autonomy of state governments, stating, “I don’t know what comes into the Edo state coffers, so the governor is at the liberty to say whatever amount he can afford.”

However, Radda cautions against hasty decisions, stressing the importance of a holistic approach that takes into account a state’s income, expenditure, and the size of its public service.

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“I cannot sit down here and tell you that this is the amount that I will agree to pay my civil servants. Because we are running a government, we need to take this thing to the executive council, sit down with all the important people in government, look at our revenue, look at our expenditure, and look at the strength of our civil servants before we can conclude.”

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