The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly rejected President Bola Tinubu’s assertion that an agreement has been reached on the new national minimum wage, as stated in his recent Democracy Day broadcast. According to the NLC, negotiations concluded on June 7 without consensus on the wage figures proposed by labour and the government, which were N250,000 and N62,000 respectively.
Acting President of the NLC, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, emphasized that no official agreement had been documented or submitted to the President, challenging any purported document as potentially doctored. He expressed disappointment that the President might have been misled into believing an agreement was reached, highlighting the intimidation and harassment faced by union leaders during negotiations.
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Adeyanju reaffirmed labour's stance on the N250,000 minimum wage demand, calling for the President to uphold his promise to uplift Nigerian workers from poverty and to dismiss advice that could harm the interests of the working class.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government, through Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stressed its commitment to a realistic and sustainable wage system that does not compromise the economy or jeopardize the welfare of Nigerians. Idris underscored the government’s efforts to mitigate the cost of living through initiatives like the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) programme, aimed at reducing transportation expenses by up to 50 per cent.
In light of these developments, the NLC continues to advocate for clarity and fairness in the minimum wage negotiations, urging transparency and genuine dialogue to achieve a mutually beneficial resolution.
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