On Monday night, the Federal Government and the Organised Labour signed an agreement resolving the ongoing minimum wage controversy.
The accord was reached following a marathon meeting facilitated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
The meeting, convened in response to a nationwide strike that disrupted activities across the country, resulted in several key resolutions.
The agreement aimed to address the demands of the Organised Labour and bring an end to the industrial action.
The resolutions include:
1. Commitment to Higher Minimum Wage: The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, committed to establishing a national minimum wage higher than N60,000.
2. Daily Meetings of the Tripartite Committee: The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage will meet daily for the next week to finalise an agreeable national minimum wage.
3. Organised Labour’s Response: In respect of the President’s commitment, the Organised Labour will convene a meeting of its organs immediately to consider this commitment.
4. Protection Against Victimization: No worker will be victimised as a result of participating in the industrial action.
The agreement was formalised on June 3, 2024, in Abuja, with the following representatives signing on behalf of both parties:
Federal Government of Nigeria:
– Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation
– Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment
Organised Labour:
– Joe Ajaero, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
– Festus Osifo, President, Trade Union Congress (TUC)
This resolution marks a significant step towards addressing the concerns of workers and ensuring stability in the nation’s workforce.
