BREAKING: Lagos to pay N85,000 minimum wage for civil servants – Sanwo-Olu

Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state Governor stated this in an interview on Channels Television where he talked about his government’s plans for the state and effort to address problems.  

The Governor explained the increase in the state’s minimum wage beyond the federal government’s approved amount is a matter of affordability and capacity and in response to the significantly high cost of living in Lagos state.  

Furthermore, the Governor noted that it would be his pleasure to announce another increase in minimum wage if possible, in January of next year.  

He said, “You also mentioned about the minimum wage and what do I need to throw in for my people. I’m glad to announce that the minimum wage for Lagos which we have discussed with our unions is N85,000 today and it is not a competition. It is a function of affordability and capacity but we know too well that when people live in Lagos, it has a premium in terms of cost of living.”  

“We increased our salary earlier in the year and would like to come in January and say I’ve been able to increase the minimum wage in Lagos to N100,000.”  

Furthermore, the Governor spoke on the state’s plan for the transport sector with respect to rail transport. According to him, the state government plans to connect all five districts to rail transport.  

What you should know  

In July, President Tinubu approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers, with a pledge to review the national minimum wage law every three years.