Govs assure labour of better minimum wage, stay silent on acceptable figure

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has reiterated its commitment to securing a better minimum wage for Nigerian workers, following a meeting that lasted into the early hours of Thursday.

The governors had previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, citing financial constraints, but have now assured labour leaders that they are dedicated to reaching a mutually acceptable solution.

Arising from the meeting with this assurance, the governors however did not give any figure which they considered acceptable after rejecting the federal government’s proposal of N62,000.