In line with his administration’s commitment to advance workers’ interests, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has approved a new minimum wage of seventy-two thousand naira for the State civil servants, with effect from November twenty twenty-four.
A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, said that the decision is in line with the advancement of the interests of workers and improvement in the living conditions of the poor, vulnerable and underserved in Kaduna State.
The statement added that the decision also aligns with Governor Uba Sani's lifelong commitment to the promotion and protection of workers’ rights, enhancement of their welfare, and caring for the poor and weak.
It added that, Governor Uba Sani is also is set to launch a Free Transportation Scheme for civil servants with the release of one hundred CNG buses.
The statement explained that the buses will convey civil servants to and from work, with the aim of alleviating the suffering of workers and enhancing their productivity.