Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the implementation of N70,000 as the new minimum wage for all workers in Katsina State.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed made the announcement on Saturday morning in a post he shared on X.
According to Mohammed, Governor Radda said that the comprehensive wage implementation will cover employees across the state, local government and local education authority sectors with effect from December 2024.
“This decisive action follows our extensive negotiations and careful financial planning in line with our promised dedication to support workforce while maintaining fiscal responsibility,” the governor stressed.
Governor Radda emphasized the importance of this wage adjustment, calling on civil servants to redouble their commitment to productivity, integrity and public service.
In the same vein, he acknowledged the resilience of Katsina State’s workforce, noting that this wage increase represents more than a financial transaction.
Radda said it is also a recognition of the critical role public servants play in driving state development.
The governor concluded by saying that the Katsina State Government is a progressive and employee-centred administration committed to implementing meaningful economic reforms and capacity building as enshrined in the Building Your Future Blueprint.
