Imo Minimum Wage Increase to ₦104,000 excites workers as Governor Uzodimma prioritises welfare and economic growth
Imo Minimum Wage Increase has become a headline-grabbing development as Governor Hope Uzodimma raised the state’s minimum wage for civil servants from ₦76,000 to ₦104,000, effective immediately.
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The announcement came during a strategic meeting with labour union leaders at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday night.
The new wage structure includes significant boosts for other public sector workers: doctors’ minimum wage now stands at ₦503,000, up from ₦215,000, while tertiary education teachers will earn ₦222,000, up from ₦119,000.
“When workers are paid well, productivity rises, families are happier, and the local economy grows,” Uzodimma said, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to uplifting the lives of Imo workers.
The Imo Minimum Wage Increase was hailed by labour unions as one of the most progressive in the country.
Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Imo, Uchechigemezu Nwigwe, called it “a victory for the entire workforce.”
“No worker in Imo will say the governor has not been fair,” he added.
Trade Union Congress Chairman, Uchenna Ibe, also praised Uzodimma’s “strong political will” and bold approach to addressing economic realities.
The governor revealed that Imo State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has grown remarkably — from ₦400 million to over ₦3 billion monthly.
Federal allocations have also risen from ₦7 billion to ₦14 billion, creating fiscal room for worker-friendly policies.
Uzodimma noted that the state’s debt profile had been reduced from ₦280 billion to under ₦100 billion, attributing the turnaround to infrastructure investment, subsidy removal dividends, and prudent financial management.
“Any responsible government must be transparent. If we’re getting more, it must reflect in the lives of the people,” he stated.
In addition to the wage increase, Uzodimma announced that the final ₦16 billion gratuity owed to pensioners will be paid starting August 27.
His administration is also improving health care through insurance schemes and facility upgrades, and collaborating with the Federal Government to launch 1,000 businesses per INEC ward across Imo State.
He urged labour unions to continue fostering collaboration and warned against unethical practices and workplace redundancy.
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This move positions Imo as one of the most worker-friendly states in Nigeria, signaling a shift toward more responsive governance and socio-economic reform.
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