By: Imran Musa
The Kebbi State Government has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that it is not paying workers the newly approved National Minimum Wage.
Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the State Head of Service, Town Planner Malami Muhammad Shekare, described the reports as false, misleading, and aimed at creating unnecessary tension among workers.
According to him, civil servants in the state currently earn a minimum wage of ₦75, 000, in line with the approval of Governor Nasir Idris. He stressed that the implementation of the new wage was not unilateral, as organised labour was fully involved in the process.
TPL Malami Shekare dismissed the claims by one Yohanna that minimum wage and leave grants were not being implemented in Kebbi, clarifying that salaries in the state are consolidated, meaning all entitlements are embedded in the monthly package.
On workers’ promotion, the Head of Service noted that it is not automatic but follows due processes. He also maintained that the state government does not owe salaries, gratuities, pensions, or death benefits.
“As part of its commitment to the welfare of workers, the administration has completed a fully furnished ultra-modern State Secretariat, which will soon be commissioned,” he added.
TPL Shekare challenged the accuser to provide evidence of his claims or face possible legal action from the government. He urged citizens and media organisations to always verify information before publication.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kebbi, Comrade Murtala Usman, disowned the claimant, noting that he is not a member of any labour union. He accused him of attempting to incite industrial disharmony in the state.
The NLC chairman also criticised the media outlet that published the claims without proper verification, stressing that professional ethics demand balancing reports before publication.
Published on
October 3, 2025, 07:44 +00:00
AUTHOR
Saratu Ashafa
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