The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its demand for a living wage of N615,000 for workers. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this statement during an interview on Channels Television on May 1.

Ajaero criticized the federal government’s recent announcement of a 25-35% salary increase for civil servants as “mischievous.” He emphasized that the current minimum wage of N30,000 expired on April 18 and that negotiations for a new wage should already be concluded.

“We should have been in the process of implementing a new minimum wage,” Ajaero said. “The announcement now seems calculated to mislead the public because it is not a genuine wage increase.”

The NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have expressed concern over the government’s handling of the wage issue. They argue that the announced pay rise does not adequately address the rising cost of living and will not provide workers with a decent standard of living. CONTINUE READING