Plateau State Governor Barrister Caleb Muftwang has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for state workers, a decision that marks a significant boost for civil servants in Plateau. This approval follows an agreement reached by the committee on consequential salary adjustments.
“The governor’s decision is a testament to his administration’s commitment to prioritize the welfare of workers in recognition of their role in driving the state’s development goals,” said Plateau State Head of Service, Mr. Stephen Pam Gadong, in a press release. Gadong praised the wage increase as a major step in promoting the welfare of civil servants and encouraging them to work toward the state’s development.
Mr. Gadong also urged all civil servants to respond to this approval with renewed dedication. “This is a call for commitment,” he stated, “to embrace this gesture by recommitting to duties with renewed dedication and zeal to foster a culture of productivity and excellence in Plateau’s public service.”
The newly approved minimum wage is expected to positively impact the economy of Plateau State, encouraging workers to contribute more actively to the state’s development. The government’s emphasis on improving workers’ welfare has earned praise from labor groups and workers’ unions across the state, sparking optimism for future initiatives under Governor Muftwang’s administration.
