The Federal Government has approved the inauguration of a 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage with a mandate to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the Country.
This was contained in a letter from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
According to the letter, the inauguration is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by 12 noon at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja.
“I write to inform you that Mr. President has approved the inauguration of the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage.
“The inauguration will take place on Tuesday, 30th January 2024 at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja, at 12:00 noon prompt.
“Members are to be seated by 11:30 am. Kindly note that a shuttle bus will be available at the pilot gate to convey members to the venue from 10:00 am.”
The Nigerian labour unions have been agitating for a new minimum wage for workers at the federal and state levels.
This followed an increase in the cost of living caused by the removal of fuel subsidy.
In June 2023, labour leaders called on the government to increase the minimum wage from N30,000 to N200,000 to meet the current economic realities.
The minimum wage was last reviewed in April 2019 from N18,000 to N30,000.
