- The federal government has called on states yet to implement the new minimum wage of ₦70,000 to commence the payment with immediate effect
- George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation, expressed the commitment of the federal government to ensure that workers get fair wages
- Recall that President Bola Tinubu began the negotiation for a new minimum wage soon after coming into power
The Federal Government is urging states that haven’t implemented the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage to start payment immediately. Senator Akume, speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, assured that the federal government is fully committed to ensuring workers receive a fair wage.
President Bola Tinubu prioritized this issue early in his administration, establishing a tripartite committee with representatives from the federal government, state governors, and the private sector to achieve a consensus on the new wage standard.
