Special adviser to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has commended the Lagos State Government over its decision to pay its workers a minimum wage of N85,000, News About Nigeria reports.
The activist made this known in a statement via his verified handle on X on Monday.
Omokri noted that the Lagos State Government has the largest workforce in the country, adding that its only competitor is the federal government.
According to him, states like Ekiti, Enugu, Anambra, and Zamfara possess only 10-15% of the staff strength of Lagos State.
He maintained that the state is to be commended, not condemned, for the initiative to pay its workers a living wage of ₦85,000.
Omokri said, “The Lagos State Government has a workforce of approximately 120,000 civil servants. That is by far more than the workforce of ANY state in Nigeria. The only competitor that Lagos State has in terms of the strength of their workforce is the Federal Government.
“States like Ekiti, Enugu, Anambra, and Zamfara have only 10-15% of Lagos’ staff strength.
“So, when Lagos pays the highest minimum wage in Nigeria, at ₦85,000, do not just look at the amount. Also look at their staff strength, which includes people from EVERY state in Nigeria.
“You cannot compare a state with 15,000 civil servants to a state with almost ten times that number.
“Lagos is to be commended, not condemned, for the initiative to pay its workers a living wage of ₦85,000. But, if you disagree, you are free to return to your state.”
