The tripartite committee on new national minimum wage convened on Wednesday, June 5, to address key concerns, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the minister of state for labour and employment, confirmed Legit.ng reports that amid another threat of a strike, the federal government assured civil servants that the implementation of a new national minimum wage will soon take effect Although the committee could not reach a consensus at its last meeting on Wednesday, June 5, Onyejeocha disclosed that an agreement would be reached “sooner than anticipated”
FCT, Abuja – Amid the discord over the new national minimum wage, the federal government of Nigeria, through Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the minister of state for labour and employment, has said it “remains committed to reaching a consensus” with the organised labour. The minister expressed optimism that “an agreement will be reached sooner than anticipated.
“Talks for a new minimum wage is still in progress, as the Tripartite Committee on new national minimum wage convened today to address key concerns. “We remain committed to reaching a consensus and I am optimistic that an agreement will be reached sooner than anticipated.
“Our plate is full with other pressing matters that require attention, all aimed at advancing the nation’s well-being.”
Report has it that the two biggest union federations in the West African nation, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), have challenged the government to address the disturbing hardship, unemployment, housing, insecurity and escalating cost of basic necessities in the country.
TUC president discloses ‘achievements’ Legit.ng earlier reported that Festus Osifo, TUC president, said the organised labour never wanted to go on strike but their hands were forced. Osifo stated that the meeting with the federal government on Monday, June 3, was able to achieve two items: an increase in the FG’s 60,000 proposal and a week for execution.
by Ridwan Adeola
