Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has taken a bold step by raising the minimum wage for state and local government workers to ₦80,000. This new wage policy will begin in October 2024. The governor explained that this increase is part of his larger plan to grow the state’s economy from its current value of $4.4 billion to $30 billion.

Governor Mbah believes that improving workers’ salaries will motivate them to work harder and contribute more to the state’s development. A well-paid workforce, he said, is vital for reaching his administration’s economic goals.

Workers in the state have welcomed the news, calling it a historic move. According to organized labor in Enugu, this is the first time that workers in the state will be earning more than the national minimum wage. The labor unions praised the governor’s decision, describing it as a significant step forward for the welfare of workers in Enugu.

By increasing the minimum wage, Governor Mbah has shown his commitment to improving the lives of workers and pushing Enugu’s economy to new heights.