Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the Governor of Abia State, has approved the setting up of a joint negotiating committee on the implementation of the new minimum wage in the State.
The Governor named the State Head of Service, Dr. Onyi Wamah as Chairman of the negotiating Committee.
This was made known in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu and made available to reporters in Umuahia, the state capital on Monday afternoon.
According to the statement which read partly, “The team which is expected to conclude its work and submit its report to the Governor on or before the 31st of December, 2019, includes the following members:
“Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance.
“Permanent Secretary/Executive Secretary, Planning Commission.
“Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.
“Permanent Secretary, Establishment/Pension (Secretary)
“Permanent Secretary, LG Service Commission.
“Auditor General of the State.
“Accountant-General of the state.
“Joint Council Chairman (Labour spokesman)
“TUC Chairman
“NLC Chairman
“N.U.T Chairman
“NULGE Chairman
“Chairman council 1
“Chairman council 2
“Chairman Council 3
The statement, however, disclosed that the Committee will be inaugurated on Wednesday by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu.
