Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has established a State Advisory Committee on the New National Minimum Wage shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the new N70,000 minimum wage in agreement with the organized Labour Union.
Kano is the first state in the nation to form such a committee.
The inauguration, held at the State Government House, was led by Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo on behalf of Governor Yusuf.
In a statement, Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, conveyed that Governor Yusuf emphasized the committee’s role in planning for the newly approved minimum wage and presenting recommendations for the state government’s implementation.
Governor Yusuf emphasized that the implementation of the new minimum wage would support development across all sectors in Kano State, with the welfare of workers as a top government priority.
The committee is tasked with delivering its findings within three weeks, and the Governor reminded members that their selection was based on merit, urging them to produce results.
Alh. Usman Bala Muhammad, Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs and the newly inaugurated Chairman of the Committee, expressed gratitude to the State Government for its confidence in the committee.
He highlighted that the exercise would impact thousands of workers in both the private and public sectors by balancing the interests of employers, employees, and the public.
He assured that the committee would use thorough data analysis and consider all relevant factors to arrive at a sustainable minimum wage recommendation for the state government.
The committee members include:
- Alh. Usman Bala Muhammad, Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs (Chairman)
- Alh. Ibrahim Jibril Fagge, Hon. Commissioner of Finance
- Alh. Musa Suleman Shanono, Hon. Commissioner of Planning and Budget
- Baba Halilu Dantiye, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs
- Baffa Sani Gaya
- Prof. Aliyu Isa Aliyu
- Salahudeen Habib Isa
- Ibrahim I. Boyi
- Ibrahim Muhammad Kabara
- Mustapha Nuraddeen Muhammad
- Abdulkadir Abdussalam
- Umar Muhammad Jalo
- Hassan Salisu Kofar Mata
- Yahaya Umar
Kano State’s initiative sets a precedent for other states, demonstrating a proactive approach to improving workers’ welfare and fostering economic development.