The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage is scheduled to resume negotiations on Tuesday, May 23, aiming to reach a consensus on a fair new minimum wage for workers. This follows the organized labor’s departure from the negotiation table on May 15.
In an invitation letter addressed to labor leaders by the committee’s chairman, Bukar Goni, it was revealed that there is a willingness among committee members to reconsider the previously proposed N48,000 wage, which was tabled on Wednesday.
The letter earnestly requests labor leaders to consult with their constituents and attend the rescheduled meeting next Tuesday.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), representing organized labor, have advocated for a significant increase to a proposed N615,000 minimum wage, significantly higher than the government’s initial offer.
On the opposite end, the organized private sector initially suggested a minimum wage of N54,000. Following the breakdown in talks, labor leaders held a press conference expressing dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s offer.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, maintained the demand for a N615,000 minimum wage, asserting that the figure was meticulously calculated based on the current economic landscape and the needs of an average Nigerian family of six. He attributed the negotiation breakdown to both the government and the private sector.
