Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- Following the approval of the new minimum wage by Governor Hope Uzodinma, the Imo State Government has commenced payment of the new 104,000 minimum wage to workers in the state.

The report has it that workers have begin to receive alerts, reflecting the new wage structure, sparking excitement and gratitude towards Governor Hope Uzodimma for the implementation.

According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Prince Eze Ugochukwu, and made available to newsmen on Sunday, the new wage policy will strengthen the state's economy and improve workers' welfare.

Ugochukwu said, "Governor Hope Uzodimma's administration is spearheading this considerable policy change, which is p...