Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Thursday, announced the approval of N72,000 new minimum wage for civil servants in the state, effective November 2024.

The governor is also set to launch a free transportation scheme for civil servants, with the release of 100 Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses.

The developments are part of the governor’s commitment to improving the living conditions of workers and the vulnerable in the state.

According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, on Thursday, the decision is aimed at advancing workers’ interests and aligns with Governor Sani’s lifelong commitment to promoting and protecting workers’ rights.

“The decision is in line with the advancement of the interests of workers and improvement in the living conditions of the poor, vulnerable and underserved in Kaduna State,” the governor said.

He added that the free transportation scheme, which included the release of 100 CNG buses, was designed to alleviate the suffering of workers and enhance their productivity.

He noted that the buses would convey civil servants to and from work and thus provide relief from transportation costs.

“A joint management committee consisting of representatives of organised labour (Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress) and the state government will be set up to manage the free transportation scheme for civil servants,” the statement read.

The governor added that his administration was dedicated to enhancing the welfare of civil servants and improving their productivity.

“The Kaduna State government will continue to fashion and implement policies and measures to bring succour to the people.

“We are committed to transforming the lives of the less privileged and with the sustained support of our citizens, we shall make Kaduna State a model for social welfare interventions,” the statement added.