₦70,000 Minimum Wage Set In Stone, Labour Nods A “Yes”

The leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced their acceptance of the ₦70,000 minimum wage approved for Nigerian workers by President Bola Tinubu.

According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu also committed to finding ways to assist the private sector and sub-national entities in meeting the minimum wage requirement.

Following the meeting, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero briefed the media, confirming the unions’ acceptance of the offer.

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Ajaero, accompanied by Comrade Festus Usifo, President of the TUC, and other representatives of Nigerian workers, explained that the unions accepted the offer due to additional incentives attached.

He noted that the president’s pledge for a review every three years, a change from previous practices, was a significant factor in their decision to accept the offer.

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