{"id":57868,"date":"2024-12-11T14:06:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=57868"},"modified":"2024-12-11T14:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:06:30","slug":"bayelsa-state-approves-n80000-minimum-wage-for-local-government-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/12\/11\/bayelsa-state-approves-n80000-minimum-wage-for-local-government-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayelsa State Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage for Local Government Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>By Adenike Lawal<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>On December 11, 2024, the Bayelsa State Government approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for local government council staff, marking a significant step in addressing workers\u2019 demands.<\/p>\n<p>The decision followed persistent advocacy from labor unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).<br \/>\nThe announcement was made by Acting Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo during a meeting at the Government House in Yenagoa.<br \/>\nPresent at the meeting were members of the state minimum wage implementation committee, local government chairpersons, and representatives from labor organizations such as the NLC, TUC, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Nigerian Union of Teachers, and Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria.<br \/>\nEwhrudjakpo assured stakeholders that the new minimum wage adjustments would be implemented in December salaries.<br \/>\nHe urged labor unions to submit their calculations based on the principle of consequential adjustment to ensure alignment with the state\u2019s assessments for timely payment.<br \/>\nThe agreement on the new wage structure was reached unanimously, reflecting collaboration between the government and labor unions.<br \/>\nEwhrudjakpo also revealed that the state is reviewing a federal circular on pensioners\u2019 remuneration increases.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, Bayelsa has approved a N10,000 pension increase across the board, despite financial constraints.<br \/>\nHighlighting Bayelsa&#8217;s fiscal realities, Ewhrudjakpo explained that while the federal government has more financial mechanisms at its disposal, state and local governments operate within stricter limits.<br \/>\nHe emphasized the need to balance worker compensation with broader priorities, including healthcare, education, security, and infrastructure.<br \/>\n\u201cWe are committed to improving worker welfare, but we must also address the needs of the larger community,\u201d Ewhrudjakpo said, appealing for understanding from labor representatives.<br \/>\nIn response, Comrade Simon Barnabas, chairman of the state NLC, commended the government for the wage approval.<br \/>\nHowever, he urged them to adopt federal guidelines for consequential adjustments and consider an additional N32,000 pension increase as outlined in recent federal directives.<br \/>\nThe new wage implementation marks progress in addressing labor concerns, though discussions on further adjustments and pension increases remain ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Adenike Lawal On December 11, 2024, the Bayelsa State Government approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for local government council staff, marking a significant step in addressing workers\u2019 demands. The decision followed persistent advocacy from labor unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). 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