Tinubu meets labour, expresses dedication to simply, real looking minimal wage

President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian employees deserve improved welfare, higher wages, in addition to secure and enhanced working situations because the driving power of the nation.

Talking with the management of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Joe Ajaero and that of the Commerce Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Festus Osifo on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu stated he’s involved in regards to the welfare of Nigerian employees and that his administration is prioritising their issues.

Whereas the federal authorities is proposing N62,000 as minimal wage, organised labour is asking for N250,000.

The Tripartite Committee set as much as negotiate with labour has since concluded its task and has submitted its report back to the president.

“I take note of the whole lot round me. A cheerful employee is a productive employee. And society depends upon the productiveness of the pleased employee,” the president stated.

Nevertheless, the president known as for real looking expectations as regards the minimal wage query, stating: “It’s a must to minimize your coat in accordance with obtainable fabric. Earlier than we are able to finalise on the minimal wage course of, we’ve to take a look at the construction.

“Why should we regulate wages each 5 years? Why not two? Why not three years? What’s an issue at this time will be eased up tomorrow. There may be a lot dynamism to this course of if we’re not myopic in our approaches. We are able to take a surgical strategy that’s based mostly on pragmatism and a deep understanding of all components.”

In his remarks, the NLC President, Mr Ajaero, emphasised the necessity for an upward adjustment to the minimal wage, noting: “Between dwelling wage and minimal wage, we have to discover a steadiness. Issues are troublesome for the Nigerian employee.”

He congratulated the president on the judgement of the Supreme Court docket, affirming the constitutional rights of native governments as regards monetary autonomy and different salient rules.

“I’ve to congratulate you on the difficulty of native authorities autonomy. We now have been within the streets protesting for native authorities autonomy. Now that there’s gentle on the finish of the tunnel, it’ll quantity to ungratefulness if we fail to commend you,” the NLC president stated.

Mr Osifo stated inflation has adversely affected the worth of the naira and that the measures initiated by the federal government to deal with the rising price of meals and transportation must kick in to offer residents aid.

He stated the rollout of Compressed Pure Gasoline-powered buses will assist in checking the excessive price of transportation, whereas the current directive on the suspension of responsibility on sure meals imports will deliver down the costs of meals gadgets if correctly applied.

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“We commend you on the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court docket. Historical past is not going to overlook what has occurred at this time. With this judgement, we imagine Nigeria will make progress,” the TUC president additionally stated.

Additional talks have been adjourned till subsequent week to permit for wider session with all stakeholders.

Ajuri Ngelale

Particular Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 11, 2024