The Federal Government has promised to fulfill the payment of N35,000 wage award, as well as address the issue of the new minimum wage, as agreed with the labour unions in 2023.
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, disclosed this during a visit to the office of the Trade Union Congress(TUC) on Wednesday in Abuja.
Recall that in 2023, the trade unions, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) entered into an agreement with the Federal Government where the latter agreed to pay a N35,000 wage award to workers for six months, as well as review the minimum wage in 2024.
Onyejeocha noted that her visit to some of the major trade unions was to maintain open communication and foster labour relations to deter future strikes as well promote friendly working environment for workers.
The minister pointed out that the Federal Government was ready to fulfil the agreements it had entered with the labour unions, particularly on the payment of the N35,000 wage award and addressing the issue of a new minimum wage.
Concerning the new national minimum wage was addressed, Onyejeocha said President Tinubu was focused on addressing the issue, adding that the Federal Government would strive to expedite the process.
On his part, Mr Festus Osifo, the TUC President applauded the minister for her timely and thoughtful visit.
He also commended the government for some of the major steps taken so far, particularly for fulfilling up to 80% of the agreement with the management of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).
