The Imo Governor, Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday said his government would be among the first to implement the new minimum wage anytime the tripartite committee and the federal government agree on the issue.
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According the governor, “I thank the workers for the support they have extended to my administration since 2020 when i assumed office leading to industrial harmony in the State and more importantly, for supporting my reelection that made me record a resounding victory in all the 27 local government areas in Imo State. I promise not to take this support for granted hence my administration will continue to place the welfare and interest of the people above every other consideration.
The Governor recalled that his government was among the first to domesticate the increase of Service period of teachers from 60 to 65 years of age and 35 to 40 years of Service, commencement of payment of gratuities to retired workers, not forgetting the comprehensive renovation of the State Secretariat, to name but a few.
However, he said: “The workers and the State Government and the national leadership of the NLC are on the same page as regards what is best for them contrary to earlier insinuations. Be that as it may, I promise that my government will be among the first to implement the new minimum wage after being properly guided by the federal government anytime the tripartite committee and the federal government agree on the issue.
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