Tinubu's Minister Mentions When Minimum Wage Will Be Reviewed
- President Bola Tinubu's Labour Minister affirmed the government's commitment to reviewing the minimum wage after three years
- Nkeiruka Onyejeocha noted that the current N70,000 minimum wage approved in July 2024 was up for review in less than two years
- The Labour Minister made the comment while noting that President Tinubu was deeply concerned about the welfare of the workers
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has assured workers that President Bola Tinubu is committed to reviewing the minimum wage after three years.
Onyejeocha stated that the current minimum wage of N70,000, approved by Tinubu in July 2024, would be reviewed in less than two years instead of the usual five-year review cycle.
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PM News reported that the minister emphasised that the president was deeply concerned about the welfare of workers and was also committed to keeping his promises.
She also reminded labour leaders that they are an integral part of the government and should work together to ensure stability and peace in the workplace and the country.
Tinubu's minister looks forward to strike-free 2025
Onyejeocha expressed her desire for a strike-free year where workers and the government could partner to achieve greater productivity.
The minister's comments came after a meeting with labour leaders in Abia, where she also met with the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers to explain some federal government policies.
The Abia Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ogbomna Okoro commended Onyejeocha for her efforts and pledged that the body would collaborate with her.
It is worth noting that the minimum wage review is a critical issue for workers who have been seeking an increase due to the rising cost of living.
The government's commitment to reviewing the minimum wage after three years is positive, but workers and labour unions would closely watch its implementation.
This development is significant for Nigerian workers, who have advocated for a higher minimum wage and an improvement in their earnings.
Why NLC went on strike in 2024
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) embarked on a nationwide strike in 2024 to press home its demands for a review of the minimum wage and improved working conditions for Nigerian workers.
The strike, which was widely observed across the country, brought economic activities to a standstill, with many businesses, schools, and government offices closed.
The NLC had issued an ultimatum to the government to meet its demands, but when this was not met, the union decided to take the drastic measure of calling out its members on strike.
NLC, FG reached agreement on minimum wage
Legit.ng also previously reported that NLC and TUC's meeting with the federal government on the new minimum wage had concluded with four resolutions.
The meeting, which was intended to end the unions' nationwide strike, was held at the office of George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation.
According to Akume, the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage would meet every day for the next week to ensure implementation of the demands.
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