At the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu is expected to have a critical meeting with the leaders of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The Daily Post claims that the purpose of this meeting is to resolve the current deadlock over the establishment of a new federal minimum wage.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Initiated by President Tinubu, the dialogue underscores his administration’s commitment to resolving differences between labour’s demand of N250,000 and the government’s proposed N60,000.
Channels Television reports that discussions will focus on finding common ground to advance legislative action.
This development follows Tinubu’s recent pledge to submit an Executive Bill on the minimum wage to the National Assembly, a commitment made during his Democracy Day address on June 12, 2024.
The NLC has opted against immediate strike actions, choosing instead to pursue negotiation channels.
The anticipated outcome of Thursday’s meeting holds potential for clarifying compromises and establishing timelines for legislative deliberations.
Stakeholders nationwide are keenly awaiting the results, given the significant implications for Nigeria’s workforce and economic stability.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
