Workers’ representatives have agreed to participate in the upcoming meeting to discuss the minimum wage. Etim Okon, Vice President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
Previously, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the TUC left the negotiation table when the government proposed a new minimum wage of N48,000, which they felt was too low. They criticized the lack of clear data to support the government’s offer and the absence of transparency in the negotiation process.
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Okon stated that despite the disagreement, they will attend the next meeting with their demand of N615,000. They want the government to explain how they arrived at their proposed amount, considering factors like transportation, housing, food, utilities, health, and education.
Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), expressed hope that the Tuesday meeting would be fruitful. He emphasized the importance of reaching a consensus, considering the different proposals from both sides. He expects a lot of discussion and compromise to determine the final National Minimum Wage recommendation to the President.
