We can’t pay N70,000 minimum wage, Gombe State Governor, Yahaya, declares

The Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday disclosed that it would be difficult for the state to pay the Federal Government approved N70,000 minimum wage due to the lean allocation it receives.
Recall that the minimum wage was recently assented to by President Bola Tinubu following an agreement with joint labour unions.
Speaking during a meeting held with stakeholders on the planned nationwide #Endbadgovernance protest at the banquet hall of Gombe Government House, Yahaya declared: “I cannot pay the N70,000 minimum wage, and I suspect many other states are in the same predicament.”
On the donated trucks of rice to states, the governor commended the Federal Government for the initiative.
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He, however, said: “We are yet to receive the Federal Government’s 20 trucks of rice to Gombe State.”
He also emphasised the state’s commitment to providing relief to its citizens, noting that previous palliative distributions and ongoing investments in human capital development, education, health, and agriculture among others.
Speaking on the forthcoming nationwide hardship protest, Yahaya reaffirmed the essence of peaceful and orderly conduct, acknowledging the role of civil society organisations, labour unions, and traders in maintaining social stability and economic resilience.
He appealed for continued cooperation and dialogue to collectively navigate these challenging times.
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