The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has raised the minimum wage for workers in Edo State from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000 in an effort to enhance their quality of life.
The governor announced this increase during his May Day address at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday.
He expressed gratitude for the contributions of Edo State workers to the state’s growth and development, affirming that his administration will continually seek to improve the welfare of its workforce.
Okpebholo emphasised that Workers’ Day serves as a significant occasion to recognise the diligent men and women who propel the state forward while providing for their families with dignity and resilience.
He said, “Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 per month for Edo workers.
“It’s our way of saying thank you to Edo workers. We believe this will make a real difference, and in return, we count on your renewed dedication as we build a better Edo together.
“Since assuming office, my administration has remained fully committed to the welfare of our workers. One of our first actions in office was to convert many casual workers, including over 1,000 cleaners who, for years, had no job security, into the core civil service, giving them stability and peace of mind.
“We hired 500 new teachers to ease classroom pressure and help students learn better. We are also reviewing the casual status of over 3,000 Edo State teachers for possible full employment because their efforts will shape our children’s future.
“We approved the recruitment of 450 clinical and non-clinical staff for our state hospitals and regularised 126 contract staff at Edo State Specialist Hospital. These steps not only strengthen our health system but also improve job stability for health professionals.”
The governor announced to the public that his administration has resolved the outstanding salary arrears owed to the staff of Edo State Polytechnic, along with various other measures implemented to enhance the welfare of workers.
Furthermore, he stated that in the judiciary, his administration has ensured that judges whose appointments were previously delayed have been duly sworn in and are now effectively fulfilling their responsibilities.
“To show our commitment doesn’t end at retirement, we have also approved health insurance coverage for our retirees because we believe that our responsibility to workers doesn’t end when they leave active service,” the Edo State Governor noted.
