A Shift in Kano: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Announces Boosted Minimum Wage for State's Civil Servants
Kano's Government Official, Yusuf, Announces Minimum Wage Hike for Civil Servants in Kano
In a remarkable stride towards improving workers' welfare, Kano State's minimum wage soars to ₦71,000, as announced by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the 2025 International Workers' Day celebration held at the Sani Abacha Stadium[1][3][4]. This landmark declaration positions Kano as one of the early adopters of the revised minimum wage in Nigeria.
Speaking during the event, Yusuf hailed May Day as a symbol of sacrifice, justice, and the dignity of labor, emphasizing Kano's historical precedence as the first state to host an official May Day event in 1980 under the late Governor Abubakar Rimi[4]. He pledged unwavering dedication to preserving this legacy through policies tailored to augment workers' well-being.
Yusuf described the increased minimum wage as a calculated and resolute attempt to uplift morale, ease economic burden, and amplify productivity[4]. He embarked upon outlining a host of initiatives to modernize the civil service, including regular training, workshops, and strategic partnerships with institutions like the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)[4].
Delving deeper into his administration's vision, Yusuf explained that these endeavors form part of a broader strategy to upgrade administrative procedures and prepare civil servants with the skills needed to tackle contemporary governance demands[4]. Furthermore, his government is in the process of assessing essential operational documents, including the Civil Service Rules, Financial Instructions, and the Scheme of Service, intending to align them with optimal practices[4].
These reforms are geared towards enhancing productivity, instilling discipline, and bolstering service delivery within government ministries and agencies[4]. Yusuf also emphasized the importance of pension reforms, advocating for timely and equitable payments to retirees[4]. He underscored that pension reform transcends mere administration; instead, it constitutes a moral obligation to those who have served the state faithfully[4].
Reinforcing his commitment to transparency, professionalism, and the welfare of both civil servants and pensioners, Yusuf exhorted stakeholders to collaborate in executing these reforms successfully[4].
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kano applauded Yusuf for his "bold and groundbreaking" move, while some workers, particularly Kano Water Board staff, voiced dissatisfaction, asserting that the May Day celebrations were "insincere" in the face of unresolved grievances[2]. Nonetheless, Yusuf's announcement marks a significant step towards elevating the living standards of Kano's civil servants and aligning Kano with the vanguard of states implementing the revised minimum wage.
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- The enhanced minimum wage in Kano, Nigerian state, has reached ₦71,000, as announced by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, making it one of the first states to adopt the revised minimum wage in Nigeria.
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, during the 2025 International Workers' Day celebration, emphasized the historical significance of Kano hosting the first official May Day event in 1980 and pledged to uphold this legacy through policies prioritizing workers' well-being.
- The boosted minimum wage in Kano is part of Yusuf's administration's broader strategy, aimed at upgrading administrative procedures, modernizing the civil service, and preparing civil servants with the necessary skills for contemporary governance demands.
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf encouraged stakeholders to collaborate in executing these reforms successfully to enhance productivity, instill discipline, and improve service delivery within government ministries and agencies.
- To underscore his commitment to transparency and pensioners' welfare, Yusuf emphasized the importance of pension reforms, advocating for timely and equitable payments to retirees, viewing pension reform as a moral obligation to those who served the state faithfully.
