The Chairman/CEO of ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ Ltd Awka, Anambra State, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐๐ธ๐ฎ๐ถ ๐๐ด๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ has made a groundbreaking move by announcing his decision to pay his workers a minimum wage of N70,000.
While making the announcement, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐๐ด๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ who is also the CEO of ๐ฆ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฑ (producers of Anambra Rice) agreed that his decision aligns with that of ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ผ’s developmental agenda which demonstrates great commitment to supporting employees during hard times.
Talking about implementation, he said that the new salary structure will take effect from November 2024.
๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐๐ด๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ is reportedly the first private sector operator in Anambra State and possibly other States to implement the N70,000 minimum wage which is aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship on his workers.
The company in a release said ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐๐ด๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐’s proactive approach sets a positive example for other private sector operators, prioritizing workers’ welfare and contributing to the Nation’s development.
The release said It is on record that companies owned by ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐๐ธ๐ฎ๐ถ ๐๐ด๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ are well known for offering high-quality products and services at affordable prices.