Nyesom Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for FCTA Staff

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate implementation of a new national minimum wage of N70,000 for employees of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This decision aims to alleviate the challenges faced by workers within the administration.

In a statement released on Monday, Grace Adayilo, the Acting Head of Civil Service for the FCT, confirmed the minister's approval. She also noted that Wike has authorized the payment of three months' arrears for all FCTA staff, effective from November 2024.