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NEC Meeting: Tinubu Set For Crucial Talks On Minimum Wage With Governors

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Jun 27, 2024.

President Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the NEC meeting, marking his rare attendance, following a deferment by the Federal Executive Council for further consultations with stakeholders.

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the 142nd meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Thursday.

The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, revealed plans for this unusual appearance during a visit to Kano.

He led a high-powered delegation to commiserate with Vice President Kashim Shettima over the demise of his mother-in-law.

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Delivering the President’s condolence message, Gbajabiamila disclosed that President Tinubu would attend the NEC meeting, highlighting the significance of this rare attendance.

“He is indeed saddened and wished he could be here with you. Our President is very ubiquitous; he can be in a million places at the same time, but unfortunately, this bill calls for him to be at the seat of power. He will be joining you tomorrow, and that’s how important his presence in Abuja is right now.

“This might even be his first NEC meeting,” Gbajabiamila said.

The meeting follows the Federal Executive Council’s decision on Tuesday to step down the report of the Tripartite Committee on the New National Minimum Wage. This deferment was to allow President Tinubu to consult further with other stakeholders, including state governors, local government authorities, and the private sector.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Idris, explained that the council deferred acting on the memo to enable the President to gather more input before presenting an executive bill to the National Assembly.

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“The new national minimum wage is not just an issue for the federal government. It affects state governments, local governments, and the organized private sector, which is why it is called the national minimum wage,” Idris stated.

“So, Mr. President has studied the report and he’s going to consult wider before a final submission is being made to the National Assembly,” Idris said.

The Federal Government, Organised Private Sector and Labour had held several meetings on the new minimum wage with the NLC and Trade Union Congress leaders insisting on N250,000.