Benue Governor Commits to N70,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has announced that his administration is ready to pay the N70,000 minimum wage to state workers, citing improved internally generated revenue and a focus on blocking financial leakages. He emphasized the importance of paying civil servants a wage that aligns with the federal government’s approval and organized labor’s demands, recognizing that a motivated workforce is essential for effective governance. This move may set a precedent for other states to follow suit.