Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, on Saturday, said N73,000 would be paid as the new minimum wage for workers in the state.
Aiyedatiwa made the announcement at the flag-off of his campaign in Ondo town for the Nov.16 governorship election in the state
The governor is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election.
The flag-off campaign, which kicked off in Ondo West Local Government Area of the State, had many party chieftains, in attendance.
Aiyedatiwa, who announced the new minimum wage, said it was important for the people of the state to vote for continuity.
He said the N73000 new minimum wage was part of the fulfilment of his promise to ensure workers in the state enjoyed dividends of democracy and lived a better life.
Aiyedatiwa also said the feedback he had got from his appointees, showed that people were happy with his administration.