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Organised Labour Accepts N70,000 Minimum Wage Approved By President Tinubu
He said another reason for accepting the offer is that the president promised a review every three years
Abuja, Nigeria- President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers, with a commitment to review the national minimum wage law every three years.
This announcement was made by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, July 18.
The decision was revealed during an ongoing meeting with leaders of the organised labour unions.
Meanwhile, the organised Labour leaders have confirmed accepting the N70,000 minimum wage President Bola Tinubu approved for Nigerian workers.
Speaking after the meeting, Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), flanked by Comrade Festus Usifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other representatives of Nigerian workers, said the unions agreed to the offer because of other incentives attached.
He said another reason for accepting the offer is that the president promised a review every three years as against what was obtainable in the past.
Recalled the labour leaders had previously advocated for a minimum wage of N250,000.
