Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf approves N71,000 new minimum wage for workers

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants to N71,000, a move aimed at uplifting the welfare of the state’s workforce.

The governor shared the update via his official Facebook page on Tuesday, highlighting his administration’s dedication to social justice and improving the quality of life for Kano’s workers.

“This decision is in line with our commitment to social justice and enhancing the standard of living for our workers,” Yusuf stated. The wage increase is seen as a significant step toward better economic security for civil servants, addressing rising costs of living and ensuring fair compensation for their service to the state.

This new minimum wage makes Kano one of the few states to adopt such a rate, underscoring Governor Yusuf’s focus on welfare policies as part of his broader governance agenda.

“In line with our commitment to social justice and enhancement of the standard of living for our workers, we have approved the sum of 71,000 naira as the new minimum wage in Kano State.”

The governor said, the new minimum wage, which would take effect from November, would increase the state’s monthly salary obligations by N6 billion at the state level and N7 billion for the local government councils.

“Additionally, following the promotion of 20,737 teachers by our government, a total increment amounting to the sum of over 340 million naira has now been reflected in their respective salaries. Once again, I commend the state minimum wage implementation committee for its commendable job,” he said.