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.