Lagos State Sets N85,000 Minimum Salary for Workers

The Lagos State Government, under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has established N85,000 as the lowest salary for its civil service workers. This new minimum salary will take effect from July 29, 2024, following the government's approval of the revised pay floor for state workers at the bottom of the civil service grade structure.

The implementation of this salary adjustment is scheduled to begin in November 2024, allowing the government time to prepare the necessary administrative and payroll systems for the disbursement of the new wages. The adjustment significantly impacts a large number of government employees, as Lagos State is one of Nigeria's most populous states with a substantial civil service workforce.

The N85,000 figure represents the guaranteed monthly take-home pay for the lowest-paid workers before any allowances or deductions. This decision aims to ensure that agencies and ministries can align their payroll systems with the new wage directive before the rollout.