FG to announce new minimum wage Sept — Minister

Ngige

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has assured workers across the country that the Federal Government would announce anew minimum wage by September this year.

He gave the assurance while speaking at the 40th anniversary of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Abuja, yesterday. According to Ngige, the Federal government is currently receiving memoranda from relevant bodies and persons to enable the determination of a new minimum wage for the nation.

The minister added that the Buhari-led administration was not unmindful of the fact that some state governors are unable to pay the current N18, 000 minimum wage. He, however, appealed to workers for more time and understanding to enable the Federal Government ensure all state governments comply with the yet-to-be announced new minimum wage.

He said: “Memoranda are being received from relevant bodies and persons to enable the determination of a new minimum wage for the nation.


By the third quarter of this year,a new minimum wage will be announced for the country.“Better late than never because some state governors are still owing and cannot pay the current N18,000 minimum wage to workers. That’s why we are ensuring we bring all stakeholders along and announce the new minimum wage at the appropriate time.”