The Imo State Government has officially started paying its civil servants a new minimum wage of ₦104,000, fulfilling Governor Hope Uzodimma’s earlier promise to improve workers’ salaries.
DAILY GAZETTE confirmed that state employees have begun receiving bank alerts reflecting the increased wages, generating widespread appreciation for the governor’s action.
The revised wage structure includes N104,000 for new civil service entrants, ₦513,000 for medical doctors, ₦220,000 as the entry-level salary for lecturers in state-owned tertiary institutions
With this implementation, Imo now leads Nigerian states in wage increases, outpacing the recently adopted national minimum wage of ₦70,000.
Other states following Imo include:
– Lagos State – ₦88,000
– Rivers State – ₦85,000A
– Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa – ₦80,000
According to a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Prince Eze Ugochukwu, the wage review is expected to boost workers’ purchasing power and strengthen the state’s local economy.
“This wage increase is a strategic move to improve workers’ welfare and stimulate local economic growth,” Ugochukwu said.
“It empowers employees to meet their needs and support local businesses through increased spending.”
The Imo State Government emphasized that this development underlines its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its workforce while also driving broader economic benefits for the state.
