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The Zamfara State Government and the state chapters of the National Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for state workers. The implementation is set to begin in March 2025, representing a pivotal step forward in enhancing […]
In the ongoing dispute regarding the implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, Zamfara State civil servants have expressed deep disappointment with Governor Dauda Lawal for what they perceive as a continuation of the missteps of previous administrations. The frustration among workers has culminated in an industrial action that commenced today, December 1, 2024, following […]
The Zamfara State chapter of the Labour Union has issued a two-week ultimatum to the state government, demanding the immediate implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage. Speaking to reporters, the state chairman, Comrade Sani Halliru, declared that failure to comply by the end of November would result in an indefinite strike action. Halliru emphasized that […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has ordered the immediate suspension of all non-statutory deductions, notably cooperative associations & commodity vendors deductions. Zamfara state employees have raised multiple complaints regarding deductions made through the State Payroll system. In a statement issued in Gusau, the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the directive aimed […]
In a welcome development, civil servants in Zamfara State have received a significant increase in their October salaries, as the state government implemented the full ₦30,000 minimum wage. This marks a notable shift for state employees, who had previously been receiving a basic minimum wage of just ₦7,000, and in recent years, a minimal ₦30,000 […]
The Zamfara State House of Assembly convened today to deliberate on a critical Executive Bill aimed at restructuring the remuneration framework for public servants and political office holders in the state. The bill seeks to introduce a standardized scale for salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits, potentially altering the current payment structure. During the plenary session, […]
Joy and excitement have swept across Zamfara State as workers begin receiving credit alerts in their bank accounts just in time for the upcoming Eid el-Kabir celebrations. This timely financial boost is expected to enable the workers and their families to prepare for and celebrate the festival in comfort and well-being. Reports of the credit […]
Gusau, Zamfara State – The workers of Zamfara State are on the edge of their seats, awaiting a significant announcement from Governor Dauda Lawal, which could bring a much-needed boon in the form of salary advance, leave grants, or bonuses. This anticipation follows a cryptic yet hopeful message posted by the governor’s Special Assistant on […]
Zamfara, Nigeria – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has confirmed the implementation of the ₦30,000 minimum wage to workers during a conversation with Channels TV. This announcement marks the end of a prolonged period of wage stagnation and labor dissatisfaction in the state. Governor Lawal’s statement came as a relief to many, as he […]
At the time when the all 36 states of the federation joined the nationwide strike in demanding higher wages, the labor unions called for a minimum wage of ₦494,000 from the federal government. In Zamfara state, however, workers were pacified by Governor Dauda Lawal’s promise to implement a minimum wage of ₦30,000 for all state […]