The negotiations on the national minimum wage will resume on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Chairman of the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, Alhaji Bukar Goni.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had previously walked out on the minimum wage negotiation committee due to disagreements over the proposed new minimum wage.
The state governors, under the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), have remained silent on the issue, stating that their decision on the minimum wage would be based on the outcome of the tripartite committee.
Former Kaduna federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, emphasized the importance of addressing the issue to avoid potential strikes from organized labor.
He mentioned that the government should consider the position taken by the labor and reflect on its capacity to pay.
Sani also highlighted the necessity of increasing the minimum wage to a reasonable point where workers can adequately take care of their families.
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