Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma Announces N500k Minimum Wage for Doctors 50% Salary Increase for Civil Servants

Governor Hope Uzodimma has announced a new minimum wage increase for doctors and civil servants in Imo State, sparking jubilation across the region.

Doctors will receive a minimum wage of N500,000 while civil servants are set to enjoy about a 50 percent increment in their salaries. Teachers have also been granted a special package as part of the welfare improvements.

The announcement coincides with the governor’s disclosure of significant financial gains for the state. Imo’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has risen sharply from N400 million in 2020 to nearly N4 billion in 2025.

Additionally federal government allocations to the state have increased substantially providing a solid financial foundation for these wage adjustments.

Governor Uzodimma praised the administration’s efforts in debt reduction, which has seen the state’s debt profile drop by 60 percent to N99 billion.

He emphasized that the fiscal growth allows for increased investment in infrastructure, social services and improved workers’ welfare.

Earlier reports confirm that the state government has implemented digital revenue reforms, creating jobs and modernizing tax collection.

The governor highlighted ongoing projects including road construction, educational advancement and healthcare facility upgrades.

Labor unions in the state have welcomed the new wage increment commending the governor for addressing the economic challenges facing workers and improving their livelihoods.