The Nigerian Labour Congress, or NLC, and the Benue State Government have denied rumors that they intend to pay state civil personnel a minimum wage of N40,000 instead of the N71,000 that the president has signed into law.
The state’s social media platforms were ablaze with rumors that Governor Alia had suggested paying government servants a minimum wage of N40,000 during a meeting with workers.
Solomon Iorpev, the Governor’s Technical Advisor on Media, Publicity, and Communication, revealed this to him on Friday.
According to him, the Gov. Alia administration will fulfill its responsibilities to provide workers and other staff members with their legally mandated wages and compensation.
Iorpev called the rumors on social media “fake news,” since Governor Alia is now in China on a business trip.
“My dear brother, it’s already bogus news because of the three days ago. Why did the governor authorize N40,000 three days ago while he has been in China since Monday?
Joshua Abimiku, the secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress’s Benue State chapter, has also refuted the rumor.
He supported Iorpev’s assertions by stating that N40,000 was not one of the four choices that were given to the people throughout the negotiation.
“I believe that N70,000, N75,000, and N77,000 were the amounts that were proposed. Therefore, we decided to go with the 75,000.
“All arrangements and plans have been finalized, but we are unsure of the reason why they were not carried out this month. However, we are extending the grace period to the government. I mean, it’s already November 1st today. Thus, it will also be put into effect this month.
“No one is making less money. I don’t believe any governor has even the minimum wage, which is N40,000 less than the national average. All of those things happened in the past. Although I have seen those items circulate in the past, the information is inaccurate.”Abimiku said.”
According to him, all plans have been finalized, and labor was anticipating their implementation.
“We didn’t know why [the delay] occurred, but we had thought it would arrive that last month. We can only hope that it will be put into effect this month.
