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Gombe Approves Full Implementation of New Minimum Wage

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Gombe Approves Full Implementation of New Minimum Wage

Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the full implementation of the new national minimum wage for workers in the local government system across the state.

The Head of Civil Service, Professor Mu’azu Shehu, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, said the directive covers staff of the 11 Local Government Councils, the Local Education Authority (LEA), and primary healthcare workers. He added that it will take effect from May 2026.

He explained that the decision clears the remaining 43 per cent balance, bringing implementation of the wage structure to 100 per cent.

The Head of Civil Service further noted that the move was made possible by improved fiscal conditions at the council level, which have strengthened the capacity of local governments to meet salary obligations without disruption.

According to him, the full rollout is expected to boost morale, enhance productivity, and strengthen service delivery across grassroots institutions.

Recall that Gombe State was among the first states to implement the new national minimum wage following its passage into law in 2024.

Governor Yahaya has consistently maintained that improving the welfare of civil servants remains central to his administration’s development agenda, describing workers as “critical drivers of governance and service delivery.”

The organised labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), had repeatedly commended the Inuwa Yahaya administration for prioritising workers’ welfare amid economic pressures facing many subnational governments.