- The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has addressed the implementation of the new minimum wage.
- Ajaero pointed out several key issues affecting the implementation process.
- The excitement that greeted the minimum wage would have dissipated among Nigerians as the recent fuel hike has left many groaning and lamenting as the economy bites harder than before.
The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has addressed the implementation of the new minimum wage, acknowledging the significant challenges the situation presents for both workers and employers.
His comments come amid growing concerns and expectations surrounding the effective roll-out of the recently approved wage increase.
In a recent statement, on Thursday, September 5, Ajaero spoke on Wednesday, September 4, at a two-day workshop for the northern zone of the country, He expressed cautious optimism about the new minimum wage but also highlighted the practical difficulties faced in its implementation.
The NLC leader noted that while the wage increase is a crucial step toward improving the livelihoods of Nigerian workers, the process of enforcing the new rate is fraught with complexities.
“The introduction of the new minimum wage is a landmark achievement for workers across Nigeria. However, the situation presents challenges that must be addressed to ensure that the benefits of this policy reach those it is intended to help.”
Ajaero pointed out several key issues affecting the implementation process.
The NLC has called for a collaborative approach involving the government, employers, and labour unions to address these challenges. Ajaero urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure the wage increase is implemented effectively and equitably.
“We are committed to working with all relevant parties to overcome these hurdles. Our goal is to ensure that the new minimum wage achieves its intended purpose of improving workers' standard of living without unduly burdening businesses,” Ajaero added.
The excitement that greeted the minimum wage would have dissipated among Nigerians as the recent fuel hike has left many groaning and lamenting as the economy bites harder than before.
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Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Nigerian Labour Congress has called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a betrayer over the recent hike in fuel prices. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero also demanded an immediate reversal of the hike in fuel price announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The NLC said that one of the reasons for accepting the new minimum wage was the agreement that the price of fuel would not be increased.
