- The Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed its dissatisfaction with the prolonged delay in the implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000
- TheTalk.NG reports that the living standard of the masses has continued to deteriorate since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023
- The wage increase which was supposed to take effect from January to date had neither been paid by the federal government nor the minimum wage of N70,000 implemented at the end of August
NLC not pleased with prolonged delays in minimum wage implementation.
Photo credits: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria Labour Congress HQSource: Facebook”In the midst of these challenges, the NLC has fought relentlessly to secure a fair wage for Nigerian workers. After sustained struggle and negotiations, we achieved the landmark agreement on the N70,000 national minimum wage, which has been signed into law.This achievement is a testament to the resilience and commitment of Nigerian workers and their representatives. Yet, despite this victory, the implementation of the minimum wage remains elusive and speaks to the nature of the battle ahead.We, therefore, call on your members to join us in this struggle the same way you did during the negotiation process so that together, we can enjoy whatever benefits it contains.”Read more on minimum wage
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