Obaseki Increases Minimum Wage To N40,000

By Mitchelle Uzorka 

In Commemoration with the 2022 workers day , Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday approved N40,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state.

Obaseki, made the announcement in Benin while delivering his 2022 Workers’ Day speech.

He said his government will continue to prioritise the welfare of Edo state workers, equipping them with the capacity and environment to deliver efficient and quality service to the people.

Obaseki however urged workers in the state to take advantage of opportunities offered by his administration in the agricultural sector to increase food production in the country.