Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the full implementation of the N70,000 national minimum wage for workers in the local government system across the state.
The approval covers employees of the 11 local government councils, Local Education Authorities and primary healthcare workers, with implementation scheduled to begin in May 2026.
The Head of the State Civil Service, Professor Muazu Shehu, who announced the decision, said the state government had now cleared the outstanding 43 per cent balance, completing full implementation of the wage structure.
He explained that the development was made possible by improved fiscal conditions at the council level, which have strengthened the capacity of local governments to meet salary obligations without disruption.
According to him, the full rollout is expected to improve workers’ morale, increase productivity and enhance service delivery across grassroots institutions.
The decision comes amid growing calls by civil society organisations for the extension of the new minimum wage to local government workers, especially in view of prevailing economic pressures and rising living costs across the country.
