Breaking: FG Urges-Consideration And Patriotism From Organized-Labour In Minimum Wage-Negotiations

The Federal Government has appealed to organized labour to demonstrate consideration and patriotism in the ongoing negotiation for a new national minimum wage. The appeal was made through the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, in a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Olajide Oshundun, on Wednesday in Abuja….CONTINUE READING

During the Tripartite Committee on the Minimum Wage negotiation meeting on Tuesday, the Federal Government offered Labour N60,000 as the new minimum wage for workers. However, Organized Labour rejected the offer and presented N494,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the country.

Reacting to the development, Onyejeocha stated that the federal government had consistently taken steps to secure a fair and realistic wage for Nigerian workers. She urged labour to recognize that the nation’s economy was still recovering from the devastating effects of the pandemic and other economic distress.

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Onyejeocha emphasized that the government recognized the complex and multifaceted economic challenges faced by Nigerians and called for the collective effort of all stakeholders to overcome them.

“We appeal to organized labour and other relevant stakeholders to be considerate and patriotic in their demands, recognizing that our economy is still recovering from the devastating effects of the pandemic and other global economic shocks,” the statement read.

“We are committed to putting the people first and ensuring that our economic policies benefit all Nigerians, not just a select few. The government remains dedicated to prioritizing the well-being of our citizens, and it wants to urge all relevant parties to demonstrate patriotism and understanding,” it continued.

“This is particularly during this critical period when the President, Bola Tinubu, is working diligently to revitalize the economy,” the statement concluded.

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