Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially
approved the payment of N35,000 new minimum wage to workers under government’s
employ beginning from this month.
A circular issued by the Head of Service, Hakeem
Muri-Okunola on Wednesday, November 27th said Sanwo-Olu, in his determination
to improve the welfare and wellbeing of public servants in Lagos State, had
graciously approved the implementation of the new minimum wage with effect from
1st November, 2019.
The HOS said the salaries for the month of November was
being delayed beyond the usual 23rd day cycle in order to adequately process
payment of the new minimum wage. He said government had agreed to pay GL.
01-06=N35,000.09;. GL. 07=30%; GL.
08-10=25%; GL. 12-14=22.5% and GL.
15-17=20%.
According to Muri-Okunola, “kindly note that the payment of
salaries for the month of November 2019 is delayed beyond the usual 23rd day
cycle in order to adequately process payment of the new minimum wage.
The consequential increase of the new minimum wage in Lagos
State for Senior and Management grade level is as follows: GL. 07=30%; GL. 08-10=25%; GL. 12-14=22.5% and GL. 15-17=20%.
Governor Sanwo-Olu approves implementation of N35,000 new
minimum wage in Lagos State
“Accordingly, it should be noted that that approved minimum
wage and consequential adjustments are more than the federal government’s
approved recommendation, which further demonstrates this administration’s
commitment to staff welfare.”
He, therefore, enjoined public servants to show more
commitment, dedication and selflessness in the delivery of qualitative service
to Lagosians.
“By this action, public servant are thus enjoined to show
more commitment, dedication and selflessness in the delivery of qualitative
service to the citizens of Lagos State, whose fulfillment of tax obligations
largely contribute to payment of these salaries.
“In addition, public servants are expected to give unalloyed
support to the state government’s agenda, as we collectively strive to
actualise set goals,” he said.
