The Kwara State government has denied a report in one of the national dailies

that it is one of the states that are yet to start the implementation of the N18, 000 national minimum wage. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state's Head of Service, Alhaji Abdulfatah Adeniyi

Kazeem, explained that the state government started the payment of the N18, 000 minimum wage since August 1st, 2011.

administration as it is capable of inciting labour against government.

The government noted that it enjoys a harmonious relationship with all trade unions in the state

The statement, made available to our correspondent in Abuja during the weekend, added as a result of its labour thatthiswasimplementedfriendly disposition.

under the agreement between the state government and the leadership of the trade unions. It affirmed that the report linking the state government with the non-implementation of the national minimum wage was embarrassing, untrue and unfair to the present

It expressed that its labour- friendly disposition remains unwavered as it will continue to ensure regular and prompt payment of workers' salaries, training and retraining of workers as well as access to various forms of loan facilities.

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