Civil servants in Imo State at the moment are certainly in joyous mood as the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage from N76,000 to N104,000 for them
Uzodimma, who announced the approval during a meeting with various labour union leaders on the night of Tuesday, 26 August, 2025 at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital, also announced increased in the minimum wage of doctors from N215,000 to N503,000, while that of teachers in tertiary institutions was increased from N119,000 to N222,000, among others.
According to the governor, Imo citizens had faced numerous challenges since his government took office, including insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship from reform policies, and disputes over minimum wage and subsidy removal.
“We tried as a government to always put it behind our mind that there is no way any government will do well if it doesn’t have a friendly and cordial relationship with the organised labour.
“When workers are paid well, productivity rises, families are happier, and the local economy grows.
“This is our way of investing in Imo people. Government believes in stimulating political and economic activities, carrying bureaucrats along, and making sure that workers’ welfare is highly respected,” Uzodimma said.
