The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reaffirmed its stance on the ideal minimum wage for Nigerian workers, insisting that N250,000 is the benchmark.
President of TUC, Festus Osifo, disclosed this at the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Women Commission’s maiden Annual Convention in Abuja.
Osifo assured that negotiations on the new minimum wage are ongoing, despite the pause in discussions following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to consult with stakeholders. “The minimum wage negotiations cannot be dead. We started in January, and we promised to fast-track it. We submitted our position in June, and the President wants further consultations before submitting it to the National Assembly,” he explained.
While the Federal Government and Organised Private Sector have agreed on N62,000, labour remains steadfast in its demand for N250,000. Osifo emphasized that the TUC and Nigeria Labour Congress are engaging with government officials to reach an agreement. “We are doing some level of internal work so that this bill will be submitted in earnest soon,” he said.
The TUC president reiterated that the minimum wage is receiving attention, and the goal is to ensure a wage that caters to the poorest of the poor. Despite the silence in the media, talks are ongoing, and labour remains committed to its benchmark.
