Nigeria Gov Announces New Minimum Wage for Workers (SEE AMOUNT

The Kebbi State Government has approved a N75,000 minimum wage for 17,620 teachers across the state, following Governor Nasir Idris’s endorsement of a White Paper produced by a committee set up to audit the teaching workforce and review existing salary structures.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) State Chairman, Abubakar Zaki, disclosed the development in a statement, confirming that the new minimum wage will take effect from October 2026.Shop African Art.

The salary review came out of a formal government process that examined both the size of the teaching workforce and how teachers are currently paid across Kebbi State. The governor’s approval of the committee’s White Paper gave the new wage structure official backing.

Beyond the pay adjustment, the state government has also moved to improve physical learning conditions, rehabilitating 2,650 schools and constructing 200 new ones across the state.

Zaki praised the government’s commitment to education, describing the combined investments in pay and infrastructure as a significant step forward for the sector.

He called on teachers to match the government’s gesture with stronger professional conduct, urging members to approach their work with renewed dedication and commitment.

Kebbi State joins a number of Nigerian states that have moved to implement or increase teacher salaries in line with the current national conversation around minimum wage adjustments and the value placed on the education workforce.Shop African Art