Southern Nigerian governors have proposed that each state should negotiate its own minimum wage based on its financial capabilities.
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This suggestion comes as the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) continues to seek a resolution to the ongoing minimum wage crisis. At a recent National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, attended unusually by President Bola Tinubu, there was no discussion on the minimum wage.
Organized labour has warned of increasing unrest among workers due to delays in concluding the new wage agreements, with calls for potential industrial action if the process is not expedited.
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The governors’ forum issued a communique advocating for state-specific wage negotiations, reflecting the cost of living and fiscal federalism.
The NGF has committed to ongoing stakeholder engagement to achieve a mutually acceptable solution.
Despite promises of better wages, tensions remain high among workers, who are struggling with inflation and the effects of recent economic policies.
Labour leaders are urging the government to hasten the resolution process to alleviate the financial hardships faced by workers.
