According to a report by Voice of the people TV, on Monday, October 6, 2025, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced plans to implement a new minimum wage of ₦104,000 for workers in his second term, a move aimed at alleviating economic pressures on public servants amid Nigeria’s rising cost of living.
The decision, which comes shortly after his re-election, is positioned as a fulfillment of campaign promises to enhance worker welfare and boost morale in the state’s civil service.
However, the initiative has drawn sharp criticism from stakeholders who argue it diverts focus from pressing issues like deteriorating infrastructure and escalating insecurity.
Uzodimma’s administration has highlighted the wage increase as a progressive step, potentially setting a benchmark for other states grappling with federal minimum wage negotiations.
Proponents within the government suggest it could stimulate local economic activity and retain talent in public roles.
Yet, detractors contend that the state’s coffers are strained by unfinished projects, including road networks, healthcare facilities, and educational infrastructure, which remain in dire need of funding and completion.
Prominent among the voices of dissent is Barrister Barrister Darlington Agomuo, a legal expert and public commentator, who has publicly challenged the governor’s priorities.
In a statement circulating on social media and local forums, he questioned the feasibility and appropriateness of the wage policy at this juncture.
“How can Hope Uzodimma suddenly decide to start paying a new minimum wage of ₦104,000 in his second tenure when there are so many infrastructural challenges that still need his attention? Even the ongoing killings in Imo State has he addressed them?” Barrister Darlington remarked, underscoring the urgency of security threats plaguing the region.Continue, Full, Reading>>>>
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