Minimum Wage: Tinubu, Labour Told What Should Be Done
- President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has been urged to negotiate hourly wages with labour and private sector rather than the minimum wage
- In an interview with Legit.ng, Titilope Anifowoshe, a lawyer, argued that there is need to overhaul the civil service
- Anifowoshe said increasing the monthly minimum wage would lead to inflation, adding that only 11 of the 36 states can pay without federal allocation
President Bola Tinubu's federal government and organised labour have been urged to consider restructuring the civil service and explore the possibility of implementing an hourly wage instead of discussing only the minimum wage.
In an interview with Legit.ng, Titilope Anifowoshe, a legal practitioner, noted that a new minimum wage would increase inflation if approved.
He also claimed that only 11 states could pay the proposed minimum wage without federal support
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The legal luminary called on the federal government to reform the civil service via digitalisation to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Tinubu should negotiate hourly wages - Anifowoshe
She urged the tripartite committee to accept hourly wages and increase productivity.
The lawyer:
"Reform the Nigerian civil service, where inefficiencies and lack of accountability have long hindered progress. Rather than perpetuating the debate over minimum wage increases, which may lead to inflation without improving living standards, I advocate for the digitalization of civil service operations. A BudgIT report shows that only 11 states can pay the salaries of workers without FAAC allocation, leaving the remaining 35 states helpless.
"I believe that rather than dwelling on wages, our tripartite committee ought to focus on increasing worker productivity and agitating for an hourly wage. Implementing digital attendance systems would allow for precise worker attendance and performance monitoring.
"Monthly evaluations would ensure that wages are commensurate with actual productivity, fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency. This shift from fixed salaries to productivity-based compensation would enhance performance and reduce the financial burden on state budgets."
What governors can pay
Legit.ng earlier spotlighted the minimum wage drama between the governors and organised labour over the N60,000 proposed by the federal government.
Okanlawon Gaffar, a lawyer, told Legit.ng recently that a uniform minimum wage was unhealthy for state governments.
The legal practitioner said each state should be able to determine its minimum wage based on its capacity and internal revenue.
Proofreading by James Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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