Gov Agbu to implement N30,000 minimum wage by October

From Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has on Wednesday announced that the state government woul promptly implement the Federal Government approved new minimum wage in October 2023.
This according to the governor, is to alleviate the effect of the fuel subsidy removal on the State citizens.
This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Digital Communications, Mr. Emmanuel Bello, indicated that Governor Kefas gave the approval on Wednesday while rolling out his palliative strategies in Jalingo during an engagement with labour leaders.
According to the statement, the idea was to ensure that every poor household in the state was affected with the palliative measures.
Kefas also disclosed that, the state government would implement the Federal Government approved new minimum wage in October, and subsidized transportation fare for farmers to enable them move their farm produce to the targeted markets and as well, deal with the impending food crisis challenges.
“As part of measures to alleviate the harsh effect of the fuel subsidy removal, I wish to announce here that my administration will engage 10,000 youth and as part of the task force to clean up Taraba state. The youths will be place on a monthly allowances of N15,000 each.
“My administration is also determine to implement the Federal Government approved minimum wage and subsidized transportation fare for farmers to enable them move their farm produce to the targeted markets and as well, deal with the impending food crisis challenges.
“Measures are already in place to ensure that farmers in Taraba access free seedlings and fertilizers to enhance better yields.
“My administration plans is to also purchase gas powered vehicles to reduce reliance on fuel and also mandate the state ministry of digital economy to find creative means to transform waste to wealth”.