NLC and TUC Call for Urgent Meeting in Response to FEC’s Decision on Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called for an urgent meeting tomorrow in response to the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision to withdraw the memo regarding the minimum wage. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10:00 am on Wednesday at the Labour House.

The decision to withdraw the memo was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing after the FEC meeting. Idris stated that the memo was stepped down to allow President Bola Tinubu to consult widely before a final submission is made to the National Assembly.

The NLC and TUC have been actively involved in the minimum wage negotiations, advocating for an increase in the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living and improve the standard of living for workers. The decision to withdraw the memo has raised concerns among the organized labour, prompting them to call for an emergency meeting to discuss the next steps.

The NLC and TUC have been at the forefront of the minimum wage negotiations, engaging with the federal government and other stakeholders to ensure that workers’ interests are protected. The withdrawal of the memo has created uncertainty and raised questions about the government’s commitment to addressing the issue of the minimum wage.

The upcoming meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for the NLC and TUC to discuss the implications of the FEC’s decision and to develop a unified position on the way forward. The outcome of the meeting will be critical in determining the next steps in the minimum wage negotiations and the response of the organized labour to the government’s decision.

The NLC and TUC have a long history of advocating for the rights of workers and have been instrumental in securing previous increases in the minimum wage. The current situation highlights the importance of their role in ensuring that the interests of workers are protected and that the government takes the necessary steps to address the issue of the minimum wage.

As the NLC and TUC prepare for their meeting, the focus will be on finding a way forward that takes into account the concerns of workers and ensures that their interests are protected. The outcome of the meeting will be closely watched by workers, employers, and other stakeholders, as it will have far-reaching implications for the future of the minimum wage in Nigeria.