The Federal Government on Wednesday, said the new minimum wage will take off on May 1, 2024.
Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC made the demand on Wednesday in his speech to mark the 2024 Workers Day celebration at the Eagles Square, Abuja.
The labour unions said the current minimum wage of N30,000, signed by former President Muhammadu Buhari, can no longer cater for the well-being of an average Nigerian worker.
Ajaero said, “We want to remind you that the process of fixing the new Minimum wage is continuing. We have placed our demand of N615,000 before our social partners, while we await their offer”.
The labour leaders also appealed to President Tinubu against scraping the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) which was established in August 2013 in compliance with the Pension Reform Act (PRA) of 2004.
President Bola Tinubu in his goodwill message to the Nigerian workers, assured of his administration’s commitment to enhancing their welfare
The President, in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential Spokesman, commended the Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation, as evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running.
The President affirmed that his administration remains committed to “improving the welfare of all workers, noting the various relief programmes, including the wage award and the imminent minimum wage review”.
The President applauded Nigerian workers across all spheres, including “the clerical officer who ensures the proper documentation and distribution of correspondence; the security officer who remains ever dutiful through all seasons; the teacher who secures the future of our nation by imparting knowledge to the next generation; the doctor who works relentlessly to save precious lives, and to all Nigerian workers who keep the candle aflame.”
