BREAKING: Tinubu’s govt inaugurates committee over minimum wage implementation

• The federal government on Friday, September 13, in Abuja, inaugurated a 16-member committee on consequential adjustments in salaries
• Legit.ng gathered that the committee will deliberate on issues arising from provisions of the national minimum wage act, 2024
• Inaugurating the committee, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, head of the civil service of the federation, said the decision by the government became imperative to maintain a fair and equitable salary structure for federal civil servants

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

FCT, Abuja - The Bola Tinubu administration on Friday, September 13, inaugurated a committee to examine the necessary adjustments in salaries related to the minimum wage of N70,000.

Legit.ng reports that the committee is chaired by the head of the civil service of the federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack. It comprises 16 members, made up of 8 members each from the federal government and the trade union sides.

The new national minimum wage in Nigeria has not yet been implemented at the federal level. Photo credit: @officialABAT
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The committee is to negotiate and agree on the consequential salary adjustments arising from the national minimum wage act, 2024.

Check out the letter indicating the schedule for the inaugural meeting below:

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Legit.ng recalls that in July, President Tinubu increased the federal government’s offer on the national minimum wage to N70,000, with an assurance that it will be reviewed after three years, instead of five years.

In a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and that of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the presidential villa, Tinubu said he had to intervene in the negotiations, knowing the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians, and the need to provide urgent succour.

Subsequently, he signed the new minimum wage bill into law.

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NLC speaks on minimum wage implementation

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Joe Ajaero, the president of the NLC, asked his colleagues to ensure that all workers in the country benefit from the new national minimum wage of N70,000.

Ajaero asserted that the national minimum wage exercise cannot be said to be complete until it reaches all of our members wherever they may be working.

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Source: Legit.ng