Fed Govt promises living wage as NLC demands N615,000

He said the issues that prevented the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage from reaching a consensus would soon be resolved.

President Tinubu, a Special Guest of Honour at the May Day Commemoration ceremony at Eagle Square, Abuja, promised better days ahead for the workers. “Since then, the committee, in collaboration with labour leaders, has been diligently working towards proposing a new national minimum wage. “The dividends we have promised the nation, and which you work tirelessly to ensure, can only be achieved when we all unite for progress.

He acknowledged the contributions of workers across various sectors, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving their welfare while citing various relief programmes, including the wage award and the imminent minimum wage review, it initiated. “Remember that earlier in the year, we sent questionnaires to all of you across the nation with which we sought to measure the actual cost of living for an average family of six.

“We will not allow other interests to sabotage the desire of the president concerning a Living wage for workers. “The reasons are glaringly evident. As long as those who sold the companies remain the buyers, Nigerians will continue to face formidable challenges in the power sector. “The promised Port Harcourt refinery remains idle, while the Dangote and WalterSmith refineries, though operational, have failed to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.

“I think the announcement now appears mischievous because there is no wage increase that the government is announcing. “We asked for electricity of N20,000 — of course, that was before the current tariff increase. Nobody can spend this amount currently. “I think where we have another bulk of the money is transportation. This is because the workers stay on the fringes and because of the cost of PMS, that amounted to N110,000.

“Our commitment is unwavering: the Nigerian workers should rest assured that despite the short delay, the new minimum wage will take effect on April 1, 2024. “Rest assured that this government empathises with the struggles of workers and citizens and will not falter in its commitment to their well-being.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the National Assembly and the Executive would work collaboratively to give workers a living wage and better working conditions.

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