Governor, Dikko Radda Vows to Lead in New Minimum Wage Implementation

Kastina State Governor, Dikko Radda has reiterated his administration’s strong commitment to implementing the newly announced N70,000 minimum wage, as recently mandated by the Federal Government.

During the Public Engagement and Launching of the Community Development Programme, which is part of the 2025 Citizens Budget Participation Process held in Kastina on Thursday, Governor Radda expressed his confidence that Kastina State is well-positioned to lead the implementation of this new wage policy.

He emphasized that the state is fully prepared to adopt the new minimum wage and is currently awaiting detailed guidelines from the federal government to facilitate a seamless and effective transition.

In addition to addressing the wage policy, Radda elaborated on his administration’s broader efforts to enhance public sector service delivery.

He outlined several key reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s public service.

Radda reassured citizens of the government’s proactive approach to improving employee welfare and public sector performance.

He said, “Kastina State is poised to be a leader in implementing the new minimum wage. We are currently awaiting the federal government’s guidelines on the implementation process to ensure a smooth and effective rollout.

Our commitment to reforming the public service is unwavering. We have introduced measures such as competency tests as a prerequisite for entering public service and assigning leadership roles in public offices.

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These steps are crucial in ensuring that we have a capable and efficient workforce serving the people of Kastina.

The administration’s focus on service delivery reforms, coupled with its readiness to implement the new minimum wage, demonstrates a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving governance and the lives of Kastia State residents.

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