The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for staff of the administration, effective immediately.
This move aims to improve the welfare of workers and demonstrate the government’s commitment to the administration’s workforce.
According to Anthony Odey, Press Secretary to the Head of Service, Federal Capital Territory Administration, the approval is a significant step towards enhancing the quality of life for FCT staff.
Grace Adayilo, Acting Head of Civil Service of FCT, noted that the new take-home pay will motivate staff to work harder and deliver quality services to Nigerians in the federal capital territory, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Since President Tinubu’s administration took office, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has undergone significant bureaucratic reforms.
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These reforms include, Exit of FCT from the Treasury Single Account to give the administration more financial autonomy, Implementation of the FCT Civil Service Commission Act, allowing civil servants to rise to the peak of their careers and Creation of two key secretariats; Women Development Secretariat and Youth Development and Empowerment Secretariat to cater to the needs of women and youths in the Federal Capital Territory.
These reforms aim to create a more efficient and effective administration, ultimately benefiting the residents of the Federal Capital Territory.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
