Lagos keeps highest minimum wage, rolls out N50,000 support for workers

Author: Oluwaseun TaiwoPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Lagos keeps highest minimum wage, rolls out N50,000 support for workers

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a N50,000 economic support package for workers during the 2026 World Labour Day celebration. He emphasized that Lagos is the highest-paying state in terms of minimum wage, with a salary set at N85,000, exceeding the national benchmark of N70,000. Sanwo-Olu also discussed healthcare reforms and investments in rail infrastructure aimed at improving workers' lives.

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