The Abia State Government has dismissed claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that it has defaulted on implementing the ₦70,000 National Minimum Wage. Speaking at the Government House in Umuahia, the Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, stated that the Dr Alex Otti-led administration began paying the new minimum wage in October, aligning with its commitment to workers’ welfare.
Mr. Ajagba emphasised that the state is not among the 14 states yet to adopt the new wage, reaffirming the government’s promise to prioritise workers’ welfare. He added that implementing the minimum wage underscores the administration’s efforts to deliver on its promises to Abia’s workforce.
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The NLC Chairperson in Abia, Ogbonnaya Okoro, confirmed the state government’s compliance, highlighting that payment began in October. However, he noted that organised labour is holding discussions to address concerns over Consequential Salary Adjustments for workers between grade levels 8 and 16.
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