Okpebholo approves new minimum wage in Edo

By Aderinola Abimbola

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has approved the new minimum wage of N75,000 for the workers in the state. Okpebholo announced this during his workers day speech in Benin.

Okpebholo expressed his appreciation to the workers of the state, commending them.for their contributions to the development of the state. He also said that his administration will take steps that improves the livelihood of the workers.

“It’s our way of saying thank you, Edo workers. We believe this makes a real difference, and we count on your dedication to a better Edo. Since taking office, my administration has prioritised workers’ welfare. One early action was converting over 1,000 casual workers, including cleaners, into permanent civil service employees,” he said while announcing the new minimum wage.

Okpebholo also shared that his government was concerned in employment creation for the people of Edo State.

“We also approved recruitment of 450 clinical and non-clinical hospital staff and regularised 126 contract workers at Edo State Specialist Hospital for stability and growth. In the judiciary, judges whose appointments were delayed have been properly sworn in and are now actively performing their constitutional duties without further administrative hindrances. To prove our commitment, we approved health insurance for retirees because we believe support must continue after workers leave active service. As we celebrate today, I join President Tinubu and fellow governors in wishing Nigerian workers a peaceful, fulfilling celebration. Your efforts build our nation daily.” he said.

Bernard Egwekhide the acting Chairman of the NLC, commended Okpebholo for the steps taken in easing the hardship of the workers of the state.