Yola, Nigeria — Civil servants in Adamawa State are celebrating after confirming the payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage, recently approved by President Bola Tinubu.
The state government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, began disbursing the updated salaries to workers in August 2024.
This development positions Adamawa as the first state in northern Nigeria to implement the new wage structure, despite concerns from other state governors about its economic sustainability.
The increase has sparked widespread jubilation among the state’s workforce, who have expressed their satisfaction with the government’s swift action.
In addition, local government employees in the state are expected to begin receiving the new minimum wage from September 2024.
The news has been confirmed by multiple sources, including state workers who have already seen the adjustment reflected in their August salaries.
This proactive step by the Adamawa State government underscores its commitment to improving the welfare of its workers, setting a precedent for other states to follow.
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