Governor Hope Uzodimma has increased Imo State’s minimum wage to N104,000 and doctors’ salaries to N582,000, citing improved revenue and federal allocations
Imo Sets Pace as Governor Uzodimma Raises Minimum Wage to N104,000, Doctors’ Pay to N582,000
Imo State has become the first in Nigeria to approve such a sharp wage increase, positioning itself as a reference point in the ongoing debate over living wages and workers’ welfare.
With a new minimum wage of N104,000 and medical doctors now earning N582,000 monthly, Governor Hope Uzodimma’s move is expected to spark conversations across the country about wage restructuring, especially as inflation continues to bite.
The decision not only boosts civil service morale in Imo but also challenges other state governments — and even the federal government — to respond to mounting labour demands nationwide.
The governor disclosed this during a meeting with members of the state labour force at the Government House in Owerri.
In a related development, Uzodimma also revealed that the monthly salary of medical doctors in the state civil service has been increased to N582,000.
Explaining the rationale behind the wage review, the governor said the decision was driven by the state’s growing internally generated revenue (IGR) and a boost in federal allocations.
“This new salary structure is designed to stimulate Imo State’s economy while also boosting the morale and productivity of our civil servants,” Uzodimma stated.
As part of his broader reforms, the governor further announced the release of N16 billion to clear outstanding gratuity arrears for pensioners in the state, a move expected to bring relief to thousands of retirees.
The wage increment is being hailed as a landmark decision that could set a precedent for other states, as inflation and rising living costs continue to put pressure on Nigerian workers. Read More
