Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced an upward review of the state’s minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000 as part of his administration’s efforts to enhance the living standards of workers.
The announcement was made on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration.
“Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 per month for Edo workers,” the governor declared.
“It’s our way of saying thank you, Edo workers. We believe this will make a real difference, and in return, we count on your renewed dedication as we build a better Edo together.”
Governor Okpebholo noted that the decision reflected his government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the workforce since he assumed office. He highlighted several initiatives undertaken by his administration to improve worker wellbeing and promote job stability across key sectors.
“Since assuming office, my administration has remained fully committed to the welfare of our workers. One of our first actions in office was to convert many casual workers, including over 1,000 cleaners who, for years, had no job security, into the core civil service, giving them stability and peace of mind,” he said.
He added that the state government recruited 500 new teachers to reduce classroom congestion and enhance the learning experience of students. According to him, plans are also underway to regularize over 3,000 casual teachers currently serving in the Edo State school system.
“We hired 500 new teachers to ease classroom pressure and help students learn better. We are also reviewing the casual position of over 3,000 Edo State teachers for possible full employment because their effort will shape our children’s future,” the governor said.
In the health sector, Okpebholo disclosed that the state has approved the recruitment of 450 clinical and non-clinical staff to bolster the capacity of public hospitals. Additionally, 126 contract workers at the Edo State Specialist Hospital have been regularized to improve job security for health professionals.
“We approved the recruitment of 450 clinical and non-clinical staff for our State hospitals and regularized 126 contract staff at the Edo State Specialist hospital. These steps not only strengthen our health system but also improve job stability for health professionals,” he added.
