# Kebbi State government worker welfare and labor relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kebbi-state-government-worker-welfare-and-labor-relations
> Updated: 2026-10-07T07:10:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has implemented several welfare measures for civil servants, including a new salary structure and responsibility allowances for primary school teachers. The administration reported absorbing over 5,000 professional workers into the permanent civil service and recruiting approximately 6,144 civil servants to strengthen the workforce.

In response to allegations from political opponents regarding unpaid pensions and unlawful salary deductions, labor unions including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have defended the governor. The NLC noted that the state has implemented a minimum wage of ₦75,000, which exceeds the federal benchmark. The NUT further dismissed claims of poor education funding as “doctored” and “misleading,” citing the recruitment of over 2,000 teachers and significant classroom construction as evidence of the administration’s commitment to the sector.

As of October 2026, the state government has officially approved a monthly minimum wage of ₦75,000 for 17,620 teachers. This decision follows a workforce audit and salary review conducted by a state-established committee. The NUT welcomed the move, noting it aligns with infrastructure projects such as the rehabilitation of 2,650 schools. 

Additionally, the Kebbi State Council of the NLC has rejected claims made by governorship candidate Abubakar Malami regarding failures to pay pensions or implement promotions. NLC Chairman Alhaji Murtala Usman stated that the union maintains continuous engagement with the government through collective bargaining and social dialogue to address worker demands.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Kebbi State approves ₦75,000 minimum wage for teachers

Kebbi State has approved a ₦75,000 minimum wage for over 17,000 teachers, while the state NLC defended Governor Nasir Idris's record on worker welfare against political allegations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kebbi-state-approves-75000-minimum-wage-for-teachers

### 2026-10-04: Kebbi State labor unions defend Governor Idris against welfare allegations

Kebbi State labor unions, including the NLC and NUT, have rejected allegations of worker hardship, defending Governor Nasir Idris’s administration and its implementation of a ₦75,000 minimum wage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kebbi-state-labor-unions-defend-governor-idris-against-welfare-allegations

### 2026-09-29: Kebbi Governor approves new allowances for primary school teachers

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved new salary structures and responsibility allowances for primary school teachers, while reporting that the state maintains up-to-date payments for all workers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kebbi-governor-approves-new-allowances-for-primary-school-teachers

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