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Governorship aspirants on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform in Nigeria’s northwestern states have promised to pay workers a minimum wage of N110,000 if elected, as part of a 10-point agenda they say will set their administrations apart.
The party announced the pledge in a post on X on Wednesday, listing what it called “10 Things ADC Governors Will Do Differently in the Northwest.”
Under the proposed wage policy, ADC-led states in the region would pay workers a minimum of N110,000, which the party said would “put more money in workers’ pockets and help wages keep pace with the cost of living.”
The pledge follows ongoing concerns about the rising cost of living and the purchasing power of Nigerian workers after the removal of the petrol subsidy and subsequent increases in transport and other household costs.
The Nigerian Government signed the National Minimum Wage Act 2024 into law in July 2024, raising Nigeria’s minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000.
The law also provides for a review of the minimum wage every three years.
The ADC’s proposed N110,000 wage would therefore be N40,000 above the current national minimum wage.
Beyond wages, the governorship aspirants proposed measures targeting transportation costs and household expenses, security, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth employment, and regional economic integration.
On fuel prices, the party said its governors would support a targeted fuel subsidy “to reduce petrol prices,” arguing that lower pump prices would reduce transport costs and ease pressure on household expenses.
For security, the ADC proposed a joint, technology-enabled security and rapid-response network covering all 21 senatorial districts in the Northwest.
The party said the proposed network would improve intelligence sharing, early warning and responses to security threats across state borders.
The region comprises seven states: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara.
The party also promised to establish 21 specialist hospitals, with one in each senatorial district, saying the facilities would bring specialist healthcare closer to residents and reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment.
On education, the ADC proposed what it called an “Education Emergency,” which would involve enrolling more children in school, recruiting and training teachers, and integrating Almajiri and Tsangaya education.
The party said the measures would reduce the number of out-of-school children and improve access to quality education.
It also proposed “Safe Farming Corridors” to secure farming communities and rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure.
According to the party, the initiative would enable farmers to return safely to their farms, increase food production and help reduce food prices.
For young people, the ADC proposed a Northwest Youth Fund to provide capital to young entrepreneurs and businesses.
It also promised to expand vocational training, digital hubs and skills programmes to equip young people with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship and the digital economy.
The party’s proposed “One Northwest Market” would seek to deepen economic integration among the seven states through shared infrastructure, investment and easier trade.
The ADC said the initiative would expand markets for businesses, reduce barriers to commerce and attract greater investment to the region.
The final proposal focuses on accountability, with the party promising to publish performance reports every three months.
The proposed quarterly “report cards” would allow citizens to track government promises and assess what had been delivered, according to the party.
The ADC did not provide details on how the N110,000 minimum wage, proposed fuel subsidy, specialist hospitals and other initiatives would be financed or the timelines for their implementation.
The proposals form part of the party’s political positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, with its Northwest governorship aspirants presenting a regional agenda centred on higher wages, security, social services, economic opportunities and government accountability.
10 Things ADC Governors Will Do Differently in the Northwest
1. Lower Fuel Costs: Back a targeted fuel subsidy to reduce petrol prices. This will lower transport costs and ease pressure on household expenses.
2. N110,000 Minimum Wage: Pay workers across ADC-led Northwest states… pic.twitter.com/9oG9KOxjot
— African Democratic Congress (@ADCNig) September 9, 2026
