The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reaffirmed its call for a minimum wage of N250,000 for Nigerian workers.
Speaking at the inaugural Annual Convention of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Women Commission in Abuja, themed “The Dynamic Woman: Navigating Challenges in a Constantly Evolving World,” TUC President Festus Osifo disclosed that discussions were ongoing between TUC, the Nigeria Labour Congress, and federal government officials to finalize the new wage agreement.
While the Federal Government and Organised Private Sector have agreed on N62,000 as the new minimum wage, labour insists on N250,000.
Osifo emphasized that negotiations were still active and progressing, contrary to any perception of abandonment. He highlighted the lengthy process of the 2019 minimum wage negotiations and assured that efforts were being made to expedite the current discussions to avoid similar delays.
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Osifo explained, “Since submitting our divergent position in June, we have engaged in consultations with stakeholders including governors, local government chairmen, organized private sector, and labour. Our aim is to ensure that the eventual minimum wage bill submitted to the National Assembly truly addresses the needs of the poorest in our society.
Despite the lack of public outcry, we are diligently working internally to facilitate the swift submission of this bill. Our stance remains firm on achieving the N250,000 benchmark as the ideal minimum wage.”