The Kano State Government has agreed to initiate the payment of a ₦20,000 wage award to state and local government workers for six months starting from December 2023.
Additionally, pensioners will receive ₦15,000 for a three-month period, also beginning in December 2023. This wage award aims to alleviate the challenges posed by the removal of fuel subsidies in the country.
The agreement was reached after negotiations between the state government and labor representatives, including the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, and Joint Public Service Negotiation Council.
The signed agreement ensures the timely disbursement of the wage award to eligible civil servants and pensioners in the state.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Kano, Kabiru Inuwa, expressed gratitude to the state government and the committee, led by Baffa Sani Gaya, Special Adviser on Labour Matters, for their efforts in reaching this decision.
The State NLC chapter had previously warned of potential strike action if the wage award was not promptly implemented.
