Bayelsa Approves N80,000 Wage for Local Government Workers Amid Labor Pressure

Bayelsa State Governor approves minimum wage of N80,000 for Local Government workers in response to pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress. The payment is seen as a significant boost for staff salaries in the state's local government councils.

In a move aimed at addressing worker concerns, the Bayelsa State government has approved the payment of N80,000 as minimum wage for staff of local government councils in the state. This decision comes following pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress and trade unions, marking a significant development in efforts to improve working conditions and wages for LG workers. The approval is part of ongoing negotiations between the government and labor groups aimed at bettering the lives of these employees. With this new wage, local government staff are now set to receive a substantial increase in their earnings.