Governor Okpebholo Approves New Minimum Wage for Public Workers

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has announced a new minimum wage for workers in the state.

According to him, workers will henceforth be paid N75,000 as minimum wage.

The Governor disclosed this at his May Day speech at the Samuel Stadium on Thursday in Benin City.

Okpebholo also added that his administration is reviewing the regularisation of the appointment of over 3000 EdoStars teachers.

The teachers were employed by the immediate past government of Godwin Obaseki as casual workers.

Details later…..