The Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has emphasized that the Federal Government lacks the power to impose a minimum wage on states, local governments, and the private sector.
She made this call on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
“Remember that when ₦18,000 minimum wage was agreed upon, certain states couldn’t pay. After that, ₦30,000 minimum wage, some states couldn’t pay as we speak. So, it’s not something you decide for people…. the Federal Government does not have that power to impose.
