Nigeria Governors’ Forum Assures Labour of Improved Minimum Wage Amid Ongoing Negotiations

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged to work towards a better minimum wage following ongoing negotiations, despite initial disagreements over proposed figures. Organised labour, pushing for N250,000, faced resistance from governors who cited financial constraints.

After an emergency meeting that concluded early Thursday, NGF's acting Director of Media, Ahmed Salihu, released a communiqué outlining discussions on various national issues. The Forum reiterated commitment to engaging stakeholders for a mutually agreeable solution on the new national minimum wage.

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In addition to wage discussions, the NGF addressed initiatives such as the World Bank-Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up, emphasizing the importance of state-level implementation. The governors also welcomed the support of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, pledging cooperation for effective policy implementation.