The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to securing a realistic wage that would enable Nigerian workers a dignified life.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero said the labour union has insisted that no amount of pressure would change the stance of the union against the N62,000 proposed minimum wage of the Federal Government.
Ajaero, reiterated the workers’ position in affirmation of its N250,000, adding that the labor union would remain committed to the struggle for workers' interests.
Several meetings between the government and the NLC had failed to yield significant results both parties failed to shift ground even as the existing minimum wage expired in April 2024.
Ajero spoke in Kano yesterday during an award ceremony organized by the National Association of Medical and Health Workers, North West zone in honor of its National President, Kabiru Ado Munibur, and two other national executives from the zone.
Represented by the NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the labour leader expressed worry over the economic reality and worsening inflation, which he said could no longer sustain Nigerian workers.
workers a dignified life.
Kano State deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam, who disclosed readiness to improve workers' salaries said the present administration has eliminated arbitrary deduction from salaries.
He also revealed payment of N11 billion pension liability in the last seven months and promotion exercise for civil servants with full payment.
