- Lagos State to implement a new minimum wage of N85,000 for its workforce, with a potential increase to N100,000
- Governor Sanwo-Olu clarified that the increase is based on Lagos’ financial capacity, not a race with other states
- The governor acknowledged the high cost of living in Lagos, further justifying the wage increase
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed that his government is set to introduce a new minimum wage of N85,000 for the state’s workforce.
Sanwo-Olu mentioned this during his appearance on Politics Today, a Channels TV interactive program on Wednesday, October 16.
Lagos state minimum wage set at N85,000, Sanwo-Olu
“I’m glad to let you know that the minimum wage for Lagos, which we’ve discussed with our union, is N85,000 today,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
“We actually increased salaries earlier in the year and deserving so for our staff and we will continue to do that.
The governor hinted that the minimum wage could increase to N100,000 soon, reaffirming the government's dedication to providing Lagos workers with a living wage.
Sanwo-Olu plans further wage increase, highlights cost of living concerns
“I would like to come back to you in January to say I have been able to increase the minimum wage of Lagos to N100,000 not because I want to make anybody look bad, it is really because I want my people to have a living wage, I want them to really be able to know that government is working for them,” the governor stated.
The Governor emphasised that the wage increase isn’t about competition with other states but is based on Lagos’ financial capacity.
“It is not a competition, so I am not going to say we are paying more than some other people, it is a function of affordability and it is a function of capacity, but we know too well that when people live in Lagos, Lagos has a premium in terms of even the cost of living, we are fully aware,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
Lagos Red Line Rail begins operations, set to move 500,000 passengers daily
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Lagos Red Line Rail launched for commercial service was projected to transport 500,000 passengers daily across eight stations.
Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised efficient, safe operation and warned against vandalism.