Abuja, June 27, 2024 – The Nigeria Governors’ Forum on Thursday assured the nation of better minimum wage as the labour and government return to negotiation table.
The governors gave the assurance in the communique issued after their extended meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.
The governors had previously said they would not be able to pay the N62,000 recommended by the Committee on New Minimum Wage.
The organised labour has also rejected the recommended minimum wage insisting of its demand for N20,000 living wage.
According to a communiqué issued in the early hours of Thursday by Ahmed Salihu, their Acting Director of Media, the Forum discussed various issues.
“The Forum received a presentation from the Minister of Women Affairs on the World Bank-Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up, along with other activities of the ministry. Members noted the importance of the project and emphasized the need to implement it at the state level as initially conceived, as the states are the primary obligors of the project.
“The governors acknowledge the work and contributions of the Ministry of Women Affairs in promoting gender equality, empowering women, and advancing social development across Nigeria.
“The Forum discussed the new National Minimum Wage. The governors agreed to continue engaging with key stakeholders to reach a mutually agreeable solution. We remain dedicated to the process and assure that better wages will result from the ongoing negotiations.” It said. (GBN)
