In a bid to address the rising cost of living in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants to N85,000.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 16, during an interview on Channels Television.
Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the decision was driven by economic realities specific to Lagos. He acknowledged the financial pressures faced by residents due to the city’s high cost of living and clarified that the wage increase was based on the state’s fiscal capacity.
“This is not a competition with other states. It’s about affordability and ensuring our workers can maintain a decent standard of living,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu also mentioned that Lagos civil servants had already benefited from a previous salary increase earlier in the year. He expressed optimism about further adjustments, with a potential goal of raising the minimum wage to N100,000 by January 2025.
“We are not just stopping at N85,000,” he said. “My goal is to ensure that the hardworking people of Lagos are able to earn a living wage that reflects the economic challenges they face daily.”
The governor emphasised that these initiatives were part of broader efforts to support workers and foster a sustainable economy in Lagos.
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