Al-Hikmah University Journal

The influence of incentives on efficiency within any organization, whether public or

private, cannot be understated. The term "minimum wage" refers to the lowest amount of

compensation an employee can receive for their work in a given month and is subject to periodic

reassessment based on a country's economic situation. However, numerous empirical studies

have shown that substantial wages and salaries serve as powerful motivators for enhanced

performance among employees. Therefore, this investigation was inspired by the effects of

Kwara State's newly enacted minimum wage on overall productivity amongst government agency

personnel in Ilorin metropolis. Utilizing a descriptive survey approach, 240 participants from

three ministries and three parastatals were involved – including both senior and junior staff

members. The researcher employed structured questionnaires to gather relevant data from

respondents using both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to evaluate the collected

information. The study's results indicated that the new minimum wage has encouraged workers

to arrive promptly at their duties' location while leaving only after finishing their assigned tasks

efficiently using appropriate technologies such as computers; furthermore, they collaborate

effectively with colleagues when necessary. Consequently, various recommendations were

suggested: regular payment schedules should be maintained by governmental authorities;

remuneration should reflect current economic realities within society; other factors leading to

high productivity among employees like loan facilities, conducive working environments with

state-of-the-art technology provision are also essential considerations that warrant further

attention in future policymaking efforts aiming towards effective management practices within

public institutions involving human resources management strategies aimed at boosting

workforce morale through improved compensation packages reflective of market trends while

leveraging additional benefits such as training programs designed specifically around skill

development needs identified by individual workers themselves - all aimed at fostering greater

job satisfaction levels which contribute significantly towards higher levels of overall

organizational success over time!