GOV. OTTI ENDORSES 70K MINIMUM WAGE FOR ABIA WORKERS
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the payment of N70,000 as minimum wage for Abia workers with effect from October end.
He disclosed this through the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu during a press briefing in Umuahia, pointing at Governor Otti’s empathy for workers.
The commissioner assured that payment will commence in few days, covering all worker categories.
In his words: “Payment of minimum wage will commence in the next few days. The Governor has approved that.”
This move follows Governor Otti’s promise to strengthen the administration of justice, including constructing 17 court halls across Abia’s local government areas.