Labor unions in Nigeria, spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), have set a firm deadline for the federal government to institute a new national minimum wage by May 31.
This demand comes despite the recent announcement by the government of a 35 percent salary increase for civil servants and an upward adjustment in pensions for retirees. The unions, however, remain resolute in their call for a minimum wage of ₦615,000, citing the current economic challenges faced by Nigerian workers.
During the Workers’ Day Celebration in Abuja, Joe Ajaero, president of NLC, emphasized that failure to meet this deadline could lead to disruptions in industrial harmony across the country.
Echoing similar sentiments, Festus Osifo, TUC president, called for the reversal of recent electricity tariff hikes, underscoring the need for immediate action to address the plight of Nigerian workers amidst economic uncertainties.
