joshuaN72,500 Minimum Wage: You have made Kogi NYCN Proud.
The Kogi State Chapter, National Youth Council of Nigeria says Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo has by his recent approval of N72,500 minimum wage for workers in the State made the council proud.
In a statement issued to Newsmen and signed by the State Chairman, Comr. Ben Jerry, said “You have etched your name permanently on the hearts of Kogi Workers”.
The NYCN commended and described Gov. Ododo as a man with the heart of the people pointing out that since his assumption of office he has by every indication shown that he is ready to develop the State and make it compete favourably with, and surpass, other States.
The NYCN praised his administration achievements in terms of education, security, infrastructure and human development said his recent approval of N72,500 minimum wage to civil servants in the State is a promise fulfilled.
While acknowledging the record breaking new minimum wage as announced by Gov Ododo as the highest in Nigeria, the NYCN said by this singular feat achieved, the political sky of Gov Ododo has been assured.
The NYCN said the new approval for implementation which also include a 12-month suspension of all taxation elements attached to the minimum wage adjustment will further enhance the take-home pay of Civil servants in the State.
The NYCN said the development of the approval of the N72,500 minimum wage, far above the N70,000 national minimum wage is another first scored by Gov Ododo.
The NYCN described the better welfare package for civil servants in the state by Gov Ododo by the Chief Servant Chief Servant for the state workers as a feat that would remain historic, described the human development at all levels by Gov Ododo since his assumption of office as unprecedented, expressed satisfaction that all his steps to provide living wage and better welfare packages for workers at all levels as record breaking.
The NYCN opined that the new minimum wage would spur Kogi workers for better performance, better living condition and optimum service delivery.
While noting that to whom much is given, much is expected, urged the workers to reciprocate this gesture by eschewing truancy, lateness, but to strive for better performance.
The NYCN congratulated the Kogi workers and appreciated the Chief Servant for this praiseworthy decision in Kogi State.
May God continue to strengthen our Governor to do more, concluded by saying Gov. Ododo is Pride of Kogi State and North Central Nigeria.
The NYCN urged the people of the State, particularly the workers to continue to pray for the success of the present administration, pointing out that Kogi workers have never had it this good since the creation of the State.
