Organised Labour to commence re-negotiation of new minimum wage in July

The organised labour movement, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has announced plans to commence negotiations for a caller nationalist minimum wage successful July 2026.

Labour leaders disclosed this astatine a associated property league held connected the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference successful Geneva, Switzerland.

The workers’ representatives acknowledged that galore authorities governors person recognised that the existent N70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to conscionable the basal needs of workers.

However, they urged governors not to unilaterally suggest a caller wage figure, stressing that the due dialog process should beryllium followed.

The organised labour besides called connected the authorities to guarantee the outgo of each outstanding gratuity arrears.

The labour unions said they stay committed to engaging applicable stakeholders successful the forthcoming wage reappraisal process to unafraid improved payment for Nigerian workers.

Organised Labour to commence re-negotiation of caller minimum wage successful July