The Kaduna state government has announced that it will commence the implementation of the New National Minimum wage from the 1^st of September.

The Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication, MUYIWA ADEKEYE, disclosed this at the end of the State Executive Council meeting chaired by the deputy governor, HADIZA BALARABE.

ADEKEYE said the approval was part of the commitment of the NASIR EL-RUFAI administration to strengthening public service and its capacity to deliver quality and responsive service.

In an interview with Inspiration FM, the Assistant Secretary, Information, Nigeria Labour Congress, DENJA YAKUB said the approval by the Kaduna state government has to be in line with the conditions of the New National Minimum Wage Act 2019.