The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated that the December 1 deadline for all states to implement the new minimum wage remains firm.
It can be recalled that on July 29, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the minimum wage bill into law, raising the country’s minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000. On November 11, the NLC announced that all state governments must implement the new minimum wage for their workers by November 30.
The union has instructed its members to embark on an indefinite strike in states where the new minimum wage is not implemented by the deadline.
So far, several states have adopted the new minimum wage, with over 30 governors agreeing to set the minimum monthly salary for workers at N70,000 and above. However, states like Zamfara, Sokoto, Cross River, and Nasarawa, among others, have yet to finalize agreements on the increased payment.
NLC spokesman, Benson Upah, emphasized that the deadline remains unchanged, despite most states complying with the directive. “A majority is not everyone. All states must adhere to the union’s directive, or we will follow through on our threats,” he said.
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