Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has raised the minimum salary for workers in the state to N40,000.
Uzodinma raised the minimum wage to compensate for the loss of the gasoline subsidy.
The governor made the announcement during a meeting with key stakeholders on Saturday in Owerri, the state capital.
He also promised farmers a N5 billion revolving loan, as well as free transportation and medical care.
According to Uzodinma: “There shall be an immediate upward review of the salaries and wages of workers in the state. The minimum wage is hereby raised to N40,000 with discretionary consequential adjustments.
“At least your salaries would be able not only to take you home, but to also provide your basic necessities to enable you to make ends meet,” he said.
