IMO APC YOUTH LEAGUE COORDINATOR, DR. PROMISE M. OKOLIE (MBBS), APPLAUDS DIST. SEN.. HOPE UZODINMMA FOR APPROVING THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE
In fulfillment of his commitment to improving workers’ welfare in Imo Civil Service and the Organized Private Sector, Imo State Governor, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, approved a new minimum wage of Seventy Thousand Naira only (N70,000.00) for workers in the state on Monday, November 25, 2025. This move underscores his dedication to improving the welfare of Imo workers.
The announcement was made at the Government House Owerri, the Imo state capital, following a well-thought-out meeting with the Organized Labour leaders under the chairmanship of Comrade Uche Chigemezu Nwaigwe.
Beyond the immediate implementation of the new minimum wage, His Excellency also authorized the effectuation of financial benefits for recently completed promotions of state workers due for advancement and the continued payment of the 13th-month salary allowance. This pivotal move aims to boost the morale and encourage productivity of the state civil service.
Addressing the backlog of gratuities that has remained unpaid since 2006, the governor assured that 4529 and 6427 retirees of the local and state government, respectively, were owed their entitlements. To alleviate this long-standing burden, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma has issued a direct order for the immediate release of funds to 2962 and 2742 retirees at the local and state government, respectively, while re-assuring that the remaining retirees will be paid in one or two batches to give room for swift payment.
Reacting to the good news, the state chairman of Imo APC Youth League, Dr. Promise M. Okolie (MBBS), applauded His Excellency for always rising to the occasion despite numerous challenges recently surmounted by his administration. He added that having a people-oriented governor is in the best interest of the state, and surprisingly, Governor Hope Uzodimma has shown that over time. Dr. Okolie therefore urged well-meaning Imo youths to denounce violence and support His Excellency’s programs, which are mostly youth-oriented.
In conclusion, the Imo state youth leader re-assured Imo youths of His Excellency’s will towards Imo youths and that the remaining phase of Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma’s 3R Administration is centered on youths. He therefore urged the youths to come out fully in support of this administration and avoid inciting statements that will compromise the peace and security restored in the state by His Excellency, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma.
