President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday that his administration will soon increase the salaries of civil servants as part of the implementation of a new minimum wage. He highlighted that this move signifies the beginning of a new era, leading the country from a period of difficulties towards a promising “new dawn”.
This decision comes in the wake of the recent removal of fuel subsidies, which has posed economic challenges for citizens. The salary increment is aimed at alleviating the burden on civil servants and improving their standard of living.
“we are also working in collaboration with the Labour unions to introduce a new national minimum wage for workers. I want to tell our workers this: your salary review is coming.
“Once we agree on the new minimum wage and general upward review, we will make budget provision for it for immediate implementation.
“I want to use this opportunity to salute many private employers in the Organised Private Sector who have already implemented general salary review for employees.
“Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there is no doubt about it that it is tough on us. But I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pains and aim at the larger picture. All of our good and helpful plans are in the works. More importantly, I know that they will work.
