Oriuwa:
UPDATE

The labour unions comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have walked out of the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with the government and the Organised Private Sector.

Angered by the N48,000 proposal by the Federal Government as the national minimum wage, the labour unions described the offer as ridiculous.

The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, explained that the government is not serious about negotiating with the Labour on the new minimum wage.

He explained that the FG does not have the necessary data to negotiate with Labour.

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Ajaero maintained that Government have till the end of the month to arrive at a decision, adding that Labour will take a decision at the expiration of the ultimatum.

The Trade Union Congress was represented at the meeting by the Deputy President, Mr. Tommy Okon.

A joint statement signed by Ajaero and Okon after the meeting read in part, “The Government’s proposal of a paltry N48,000 (forty-eight thousand Naira} as the Minimum Wage does not only insult the sensibilities of Nigerian workers but also falls significantly short of meeting our needs and aspirations.

“In contrast the Organised Private Sector (OPS) proposed an initial offer of N54 ,000 (fifty-four thousand Naira) though it is worth noting that even the least paid workers in the private sector receives N78,000 (seventy-eight thousand Naira per month) as clearly stated by the OPS, highlighting the stark disparity between the proposed and prevailing standards further demonstrating the minimum wage unwillingness of Employers and Government to faithfully negotiate a fair National Minimum Wage for Workers in Nigeria.

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“Furthermore, the Government’s failure to provide any substantiated data to support their offer exacerbates the situation. This lack of transparency and good faith undermines the credibility of the negotiation process and erodes trust between the parties involved.

“As representatives of Nigerian workers, we cannot in good conscience accept a wage proposal that would result in a reduction in income for federal-level workers who are already receiving N30,000 (thirty thousand Naira) as mandated by law, augmented by Buhari’s 40% Peculiar allowance (N12,000) and the N35,000 (thirty-five thousand Naira) wage award, totaling N77,000 (seventyseven thousand Naira) only.

“Such a regressive step would undermine the economic well-being of workers and their families and is unacceptable in a National Minimum Wage Fixing process.

The NLC and TUC had proposed that the Federal government should pay Nigerian workers N615,000 minimum wage, citing high cost of living as the yardstick for the proposal.

MaksLove:


They should stop stating what is not feasible jor if they are serious. Which Nigerian government will ever agree to pay N615,000? Which kind joke is this? They are obviously not serious and ready.

emekatex:

Then 48 thousand naira brought on the table by FG is over seriousness abi?

emekatex:

Then 48 thousand naira brought on the table by FG is over seriousness abi?

ikem50:
New proposal- ----- N 54,000
Over to labour

dmercy141983:
What ever they agree on, the federal government will pay its staffs, another huddle will be for the State Governors to pay their own staffs same amount.

Can rivers state pay staffs 100k minimum wage?

Chibuking81:

Minimum wage will be around #65,000 to #70,000 at the end of the ongoing negotiation. The equivalent of old minimum wage suppose to be #90,000, ie times 3, as dollar, and fuel moved to times 3 and above.
Federal government will place the new minimum wage at #70,000, thereby reducing the masses purchasing power by #20,000. Bringing more poverty to the nation, as their political tools to win election.

dmercy141983:



It's a welcome development indeed... Poverty occasioned by corruption will eventually destroy Nigeria. It is inevitable

buniken:

Federal government will continue to ignore the problem of its workers until it becomes crisis. Going by the way FG is riding roughshod over the welfare of workers at the ongoing minimum wage negotiation, a dark cloud of protest is brewing.

patopara:
Zenith people any. show

001bumsa:
Zenith paid with additional 12k added to ube teacher (the ones that were under paid) to be at per with sssb

001bumsa:
Zenith paid with additional 12k added to ube teacher (the ones that were under paid) to be at per with sssb

gold360:
some received 16k according to whats posted on my WhatsApp group

TheWatchDog:
Those with education received 16k and those without education received 12k

gold360:
Meanwhile fidelity has paid