Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a new minimum wage of ₦104,000 for workers in the state civil service.
The governor made the announcement during a meeting with members of the state labour force at the Government House in Owerri. He also revealed that the monthly salary for medical doctors in the state has been increased to ₦582,000.
Uzodimma attributed the wage review to improved internally generated revenue and higher federal allocations, noting that the new pay structure is designed to boost the state’s economy and enhance civil servants’ productivity.
In addition, the governor announced the release of ₦16 billion to clear outstanding gratuity arrears owed to pensioners in the state.
