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The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, has described the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors as unrealistic, arguing that Nigerian workers should earn as much as N1 million monthly, given prevailing economic conditions.

Upah stated this in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday while reacting to comments by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who disclosed that governors were considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000.

AbdulRazaq, in a Facebook post on Saturday, said the proposal was informed by rising inflation, increasing living costs and the growing financial burden on Nigerian workers.

According to the governor, state governments were already engaging the Federal Government and organised labour to arrive at a wage structure that balances workers’ welfare with fiscal sustainability.

Reacting to the proposal, Upah said although the governors’ consideration of a wage review was commendable, N100,000 was significantly below what workers require to cope with current economic realities.

“We consider it thoughtful of the Kwara State governor to propose this, but certainly, N100,000 falls far below the realistic figure,” he said.

The labour leader cited the continued depreciation of the naira, rising inflation, increases in electricity tariffs, higher fuel prices, declining purchasing power and the impact of new tax measures as factors making a substantially higher wage necessary.

“Given the realities around the exchange rate, inflation, raised tariffs, the surge in the pump price of petrol and associated costs, the decline in the purchasing power of the average worker, and the effects of the new tax regime on our cost of living, the realistic figure, subject to status quo maintenance, would be N1 million,” he stated.

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Upah argued that government revenues have improved significantly and should support enhanced remuneration for workers.

“In light of the earnings by governments, this should not be a big issue. Check what is being shared at FAAC. The windfall from the Middle East war has put over N5tn in the treasury. Even though this is temporary, it is nonetheless very good for governments,” he added.

The NLC spokesman further stressed that the workforce remains the most valuable asset of any nation and should be adequately compensated to ensure productivity and economic growth.

“Finally, please note that the greatest asset of any nation is its workforce,” he said.

The debate over workers’ wages has intensified amid worsening economic conditions following the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira by the Federal Government.

In July 2024, the Federal Government approved a new national minimum wage of N70,000 after prolonged negotiations with organised labour. However, labour unions have continued to argue that inflation and rising living costs have significantly eroded the value of the wage.

Recent increases in electricity tariffs, transportation costs and food prices have further fuelled demands for another wage review, with labour leaders insisting that workers’ salaries should reflect prevailing economic realities.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has yet to formally present any proposal on a new minimum wage framework to the Federal Government or organised labour.

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NLC have started their unseriousness again

Would the private sectors able to pay their new ridiculous proposal for the minimum wage

There is not going to be any minimum wage increase for now as the ghost workers in the service must be fished out first

This guy na fool, I dont take people that rub bleaching cream seriously

1 million is very small, workers deserve 500million minimum wage

1 million naira indeed...


Say something realistic!

For a more joking from labour organization,
PRESS -1

What manner of nonsense is this from a supposed national union like the NLC,this guy needs be fired..... how more irresponsible can one be,does he even understand the gravity of his statement.

dominique:
The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, has described the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors as unrealistic, arguing that Nigerian workers should earn as much as N1 million monthly, given prevailing economic conditions.

Upah stated this in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday while reacting to comments by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who disclosed that governors were considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000.

AbdulRazaq, in a Facebook post on Saturday, said the proposal was informed by rising inflation, increasing living costs and the growing financial burden on Nigerian workers.

According to the governor, state governments were already engaging the Federal Government and organised labour to arrive at a wage structure that balances workers’ welfare with fiscal sustainability.

Reacting to the proposal, Upah said although the governors’ consideration of a wage review was commendable, N100,000 was significantly below what workers require to cope with current economic realities.

“We consider it thoughtful of the Kwara State governor to propose this, but certainly, N100,000 falls far below the realistic figure,” he said.

The labour leader cited the continued depreciation of the naira, rising inflation, increases in electricity tariffs, higher fuel prices, declining purchasing power and the impact of new tax measures as factors making a substantially higher wage necessary.

“Given the realities around the exchange rate, inflation, raised tariffs, the surge in the pump price of petrol and associated costs, the decline in the purchasing power of the average worker, and the effects of the new tax regime on our cost of living, the realistic figure, subject to status quo maintenance, would be N1 million,” he stated.

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Upah argued that government revenues have improved significantly and should support enhanced remuneration for workers.

“In light of the earnings by governments, this should not be a big issue. Check what is being shared at FAAC. The windfall from the Middle East war has put over N5tn in the treasury. Even though this is temporary, it is nonetheless very good for governments,” he added.

The NLC spokesman further stressed that the workforce remains the most valuable asset of any nation and should be adequately compensated to ensure productivity and economic growth.

“Finally, please note that the greatest asset of any nation is its workforce,” he said.

The debate over workers’ wages has intensified amid worsening economic conditions following the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira by the Federal Government.

In July 2024, the Federal Government approved a new national minimum wage of N70,000 after prolonged negotiations with organised labour. However, labour unions have continued to argue that inflation and rising living costs have significantly eroded the value of the wage.

Recent increases in electricity tariffs, transportation costs and food prices have further fuelled demands for another wage review, with labour leaders insisting that workers’ salaries should reflect prevailing economic realities.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has yet to formally present any proposal on a new minimum wage framework to the Federal Government or organised labour.

#1m is not possible

200k shud be the benchmark. 100k is nothing but a ploy to win the next elections.
And whatever is agreed now will be it till 2027.

The inflation rate is alarming. If state governors increase the minimum salary, prices of goods and services will increase as if everyone works for the government.

These people should stop smoking whatever they are currently smoking. Trying 5o totally destroy the economy with high inflation.

Hehehe.... Toothless Congress

One million fire.

Pay the 70k first. Even federal government has not implemented 70k minimum wage for civil servants. Wage award has entered voicemail yet NLC WANTS ONE MILLION NAIRA. USELESS UNION!
Made people everywhere.

Dammm!!! How did we arrive at this point?

I mean, there was a time these nincompoops at the helm of government proposed a death sentence for anyone caught kidnapping or raping…..💔

dominique:
The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, has described the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors as unrealistic, arguing that Nigerian workers should earn as much as N1 million monthly, given prevailing economic conditions.

Upah stated this in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday while reacting to comments by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who disclosed that governors were considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000.

AbdulRazaq, in a Facebook post on Saturday, said the proposal was informed by rising inflation, increasing living costs and the growing financial burden on Nigerian workers.

According to the governor, state governments were already engaging the Federal Government and organised labour to arrive at a wage structure that balances workers’ welfare with fiscal sustainability.

Reacting to the proposal, Upah said although the governors’ consideration of a wage review was commendable, N100,000 was significantly below what workers require to cope with current economic realities.

“We consider it thoughtful of the Kwara State governor to propose this, but certainly, N100,000 falls far below the realistic figure,” he said.

The labour leader cited the continued depreciation of the naira, rising inflation, increases in electricity tariffs, higher fuel prices, declining purchasing power and the impact of new tax measures as factors making a substantially higher wage necessary.

“Given the realities around the exchange rate, inflation, raised tariffs, the surge in the pump price of petrol and associated costs, the decline in the purchasing power of the average worker, and the effects of the new tax regime on our cost of living, the realistic figure, subject to status quo maintenance, would be N1 million,” he stated.

Related News
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Upah argued that government revenues have improved significantly and should support enhanced remuneration for workers.

“In light of the earnings by governments, this should not be a big issue. Check what is being shared at FAAC. The windfall from the Middle East war has put over N5tn in the treasury. Even though this is temporary, it is nonetheless very good for governments,” he added.

The NLC spokesman further stressed that the workforce remains the most valuable asset of any nation and should be adequately compensated to ensure productivity and economic growth.

“Finally, please note that the greatest asset of any nation is its workforce,” he said.

The debate over workers’ wages has intensified amid worsening economic conditions following the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira by the Federal Government.

In July 2024, the Federal Government approved a new national minimum wage of N70,000 after prolonged negotiations with organised labour. However, labour unions have continued to argue that inflation and rising living costs have significantly eroded the value of the wage.

Recent increases in electricity tariffs, transportation costs and food prices have further fuelled demands for another wage review, with labour leaders insisting that workers’ salaries should reflect prevailing economic realities.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has yet to formally present any proposal on a new minimum wage framework to the Federal Government or organised labour.

https://punchng.com/n100000-minimum-wage-too-low-workers-deserve-n1m-nlc/

In the end, they'll still peg it at 105 or 110k. And some states will continue to pay 47k.

That amount means nothing in Nigeria of today that tinubu has ruined completely.

Make it 10 million naira.
Ai is here to stay, some of you would be replaced with ai.

Lazy people

Something must be very wrong with this Labour leadership. Is it not the same labour that agreed to 70k minimum wage in 2024 after tinubu finished playing them Maradona. Bunch of sellouts.

LOLZ! u HEAR AM, what work you doing? the FIST YEAR I GOT ABROAD, i wanted to refund FG 1/4 of my EACH YEAR GROSS SALARY earned.
i WORKED HARD in FOREIGN COUNTRY my first 1 year, asin HADRWORK and WORKED HARD

unlike naija wey gost workers even dey, those who go to work once a week and BI-WEEKLE and BI MONTHLY, u wan earn !M, kuk kpai the CVOUNTRY, government are not the PROB, citizens are !
THEY BECOME GOVT!

LOL. Is this a joke? They deserve it, considering how much politicians take home monthly

Abeg, I no wan hear nonsense.

Inflation will still catch up with the 1m even if it gets approved

Good governance should be the only call

Bundle out the retard in asorock

Nlc should pls shup up... They are now not only useless but also irrelevant

This is a signal that Nigeria is about to burst. 1m. This kind of inflation ...eh! As in part two will be notorious if this happens.

Theid 1m intop dying economy

Abeg, I no wan hear nonsense. Instead make the mumu make sure they stopped at 150k the last time, they settled for less. Nobody takes you people serious anymore

Judolisco:
Nlc should pls shup up... They are now not only useless but also irrelevant

Exactly. They did a bad job the last time out.

What is good for the goose is good for the Ugandan.

All that money they are using to buy rice and groundnut oyel to share with people should be used to pay workers

but las las na 20k tulumbu go add on top for the 70k

Parachoko:
#1m is not possible

Thunder wey go fire you dey do press up

Some people go just talk and you dey ask say shey this people really get some good thinkin#?

NLC asking for 1m means they see the whole thing as a joke and is insulting to workers no wonder they never achieve anything.is the 75k even fully implemented