According to a news report from Daily Post, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State unveiled plans on Wednesday for a new minimum wage for workers in the state.

Speaking during the 2024 May Day celebration in Ilorin, the governor acknowledged the vital role of workers in driving governmental activities towards sustainable development.

In his address, Governor Abdulrazaq recognised the challenges posed by the removal of fuel subsidy and outlined various measures taken by the state government to alleviate its impact.

These measures include the introduction of a monthly transport support, staggered working days, and implementation of promotion and welfare packages to bolster workers' spending power.

“Today, we recognise the invaluable contributions of workers to the socioeconomic growth and development of our state.

“It is almost a year since His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared the removal of fuel subsidy in the country. This important policy decision has had varying impacts on how we live and meet basic needs, and we are in it together.

“Amid other competing demands of public administration, infrastructural development, and keeping the fabrics of the society together, our administration has responded in various ways to mitigate the teething effects of the reforms.

“We have introduced a monthly transport support, otherwise known as wage award, staggered working days, and implemented various promotion and other welfare packages that are meant to strengthen the spending powers of the workers.

“We have similarly rolled out different layers of support to the general public in our holistic approach to lessen the impacts of the reforms.

“As our country courageously navigates the post-subsidy challenges, we acknowledge the fact that we have a responsibility to provide good and sustainable governance to the people of Kwara, and we are committed to always remain true to the oath we have sworn to protect the people.

“I thank the organised labour and our workers in Kwara state for their support, understanding, and resilience. I appreciate their bold embrace of the future with hope, even as they diligently contribute positively to the development of our state. We do not take that for granted,” he added.