Labour Ministry Reacts To Reports That Tinubu Will Announce New Minimum Wage On Oct 1

Labour Ministry Reacts To Reports That Tinubu Will Announce New Minimum Wage On Oct 1

The statement reads: “The attention of the Ministry of Labour and Employment has been drawn to reports circulating online claiming that the President will announce wage awards and palliatives to workers during his October 1st Independence Day speech.

“The report which is said to have emanated from a purported interview with the Director of Information in the ministry claimed that a last-minute meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday between Federal Government and Labour to avert the proposed strike.

“We wish to categorically state that the report is false and misleading as at no time did the Director of Information make such disclosure.”

Oshundun urged the public to dismiss the report, emphasizing that it is a complete fabrication, with the reporter manipulating an interview to align with the newspaper’s particular agenda.

He emphasized the crucial point that the Director of Information at the ministry does not represent the President’s official statements. Furthermore, he clarified that the director was not involved in crafting the President’s speech, which would warrant him making any definitive statements about its content.

“If and when the Minister schedules a meeting with Labour, the public will be adequately notified through verified channels.

Q“The said newspaper is advised to retract the story and maintain professionalism in its reportage to avoid misleading the public,” he said.