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Labour Rejects FG’s N48,000 Minimum Wage Offer: Negotiations Stall as Unions Demand Fair Compensation for Nigerian Workers

Martins Nwakaji by Martins Nwakaji
October 15, 2024
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The negotiations between the Federal Government and Organised Labour regarding the implementation of a new minimum wage were at an impasse yesterday, with Organised Labour leaving the meeting in frustration.
This stalemate was a result of the Federal Government offering a wage of N48,000 while the Organised Private Sector (OPS) proposed N54,000.
In a statement following the incident, Labour expressed disappointment over the deadlock reached during the Tripartite National Minimum Wage negotiations, attributing it to the perceived lack of seriousness on the government’s part to engage in meaningful discussions with Nigerian workers.
The statement, signed by Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Tommy Etim Okon, the Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), highlighted that despite sincere efforts to reach a fair agreement, the government and OPS actions were deemed insufficient, leading to the breakdown in negotiations.

The Labour Centres criticized the government’s N48,000 proposal as not only insulting to Nigerian workers but also falling significantly short of their needs and aspirations.
On the other hand, OPS’s initial offer of N54,000 was noted, though it was emphasized that even the lowest-paid private sector workers receive N78,000. This disparity between the proposed minimum wage and existing standards underscores the reluctance of employers and the government to negotiate a fair national minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
Moreover, the lack of data supporting the government’s offer exacerbates the situation, undermining the credibility of the negotiation process and eroding trust between the parties.
Due to these developments, the NLC and TUC decided to withdraw from the negotiation process to prevent wage reductions, emphasizing their commitment to advocating for the rights and interests of Nigerian workers.

They called on the government to reassess its position and engage in transparent negotiations reflecting the true value of Nigerian workers’ contributions to the nation’s development.
The statement proposed a N615,000 national minimum wage based on evidence and data, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to ensure a living wage for Nigerian workers.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, has urged committee members to adopt a rational and considerate approach during minimum wage negotiations as they progress towards a resolution. He stressed the importance of approaching the conclusion of the assignment with honesty, patriotism, respect, and accommodation in the national interest, expressing optimism that the spirit of compromise advocated by President Tinubu would prevail for the benefit of the people and the country.

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