Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has promised to pay N85,000 minimum wage to the workers in the state.
He stated this when he met with the state labour leaders on Friday. Before then, the Rivers State chief executive officer had met with members of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, led by His Majesty King Chike Anderson Worlu.
Fubara, started this on his X handle where he appreciated the support of the royal fathers in his drive to lift the state.
Fubara tweeted; “Grateful for the visit from the esteemed Rivers State Council Of Traditional Rulers, led by His Majesty King Chike Anderson Worlu.
“The royal support of the Council reassures us that we stand together with our people.
“Assuredly, we will continue to uphold & respect the traditional institution.
I thank the Council for the visit.
“Thereafter, we had a fruitful meeting with Labour Leaders in which we agreed on the 85,000 naira minimum wage, effective November. Our workers will be better off for it,” he said.
