Implement new minimum wage, Delta gov tasks LG chairmen

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has charged the 25 Local Government Council Chairmen in the state to implement the new minimum wage for workers in their respective Councils. 

Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Delta State chapters of the Association of Local Governments Of Nigeria, Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the National Union of Local Government Employees. 

He said, “The passing of the Local Government autonomy law, a lot of burden had been put on the Councils but I advised that you must implement the new minimum wage for their workers effective November 2024. 

“There is a need for Council Chairmen to comply fully with the procurement law in all your procurements.” 

The governor also advised that a retreat should be organised for the enlightenment of relevant categories of officials of the Councils on issues concerning financial management which should have the active participation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.

Also in attendance at the meeting were the Auditor General (Local Government), the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission and the Accountant-General of the State.

All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Contact: [email protected]