FG REACTS WHEN LABOR DENIES A MINIMUM WAGE OF ₦60,000

As the continuing negotiations for a new national minimum wage continue, the federal government has called on organized labor to be thoughtful and patriotic in their demands.
In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja and signed by the ministry’s director of press and public relations, Olajide Oshundun, the FG made an appeal through Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the minister of state for labor and employment.

The new minimum pay for workers, N60,000, was proposed by the Federal Government to Labour during the Tripartite Committee on the Minimum pay negotiation meeting on Tuesday.

But Organized Labor turned down the proposal and announced N494,000 as the new minimum wage for all workers in the nation.

In response, Onyejeocha stated that the federal government had continuously taken action to guarantee Nigerian workers a reasonable and fair salary.

The minister beseeched labor to acknowledge that the country’s economy was still recuperating from the catastrophic consequences of the pandemic and other financial hardships.

Onyejeocha went on to say that the administration understood the complexity and diversity of Nigerians’ economic concerns and that all parties involved needed to work together to find a solution.

The statement read, “We appeal to organized labour and other relevant stakeholders to be considerate and patriotic in their demands, recognizing that our economy is still recovering from the devastating effects of the pandemic and other global economic shocks.

“We are committed to putting the people first and ensuring that our economic policies benefit all Nigerians, not just a select few.

“The government remains dedicated to prioritizing the well-being of our citizens, and it wants to urge all relevant parties to demonstrate patriotism and understanding.

“This is particularly during this critical period when the President, Bola Tinubu, is working diligently to revitalize the economy.”