FG Announces Date For Implementation Of New Minimum Wage

• FG Announces Date For Implementation Of New Minimum Wage

• Decision made despite ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee.

• Minister of State Labour confirms ongoing consultations for swift implementation.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has disclosed that the new minimum wage will take effect from May 1, 2024.

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This online media platform gathered that the decision was made despite the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet to conclude its negotiations.

The Minister of State Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made this known on Wednesday while addressing Nigerian workers at the May Day celebration in Abuja.

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She said it is regrettable that the new national minimum wage is not ready before today, but that a wide consultation is ongoing to ensure that the document is out together as soon as possible.

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