{
  "id": 8487363,
  "title": "Abia PDP Guber Candidate, Anosike Pledges N90,000 Minimum Wage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/abia-pdp-guber-candidate-anosike-pledges-n90-000-minimum-wage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T09:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/19/abia-pdp-guber-candidate-anosike-pledges-n90000-minimum-wage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Kelechi Anosike, the gubernatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has pledged to pay a minimum wage of N90,000 to workers in the state if elected in 2027. Anosike, a lawyer, stated that his administration would be people-centric, focusing on restoring the dignity of the workforce across all sectors. He criticized the current state of affairs in Abia, where workers are among the most disadvantaged in Nigeria, with wages still far below the national benchmark. Anosike also addressed the issue of arbitrary sack of civil servants, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established retirement rules for workers. Additionally, he pledged to provide health insurance and targeted subsidies to workers to make life more bearable, considering the high cost of living, particularly in healthcare.",
  "summary": "Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has promised to pay N90,000 as minimum wage to workers in",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}