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Details of new minimum wage proposed by govs emerge
Information reaching the OsunReporters News cconfirmed that the details of an emergency meeting held by the Nigerian Governors in Abuja on Wednesday night regarding the new minimum wage have emerged.
According to state governors, a better minimum wage will soon be announced once negotiations are concluded.
It would be recalled that the governors had rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, stating that some states would need to borrow money to pay salaries.
However, despite this, organised labour continues to demand a wage of N250,000.
In a communiqué released after an emergency meeting that extended into the early hours of Thursday, signed by NGF acting Director, Media, Ahmed Salihu, the Forum discussed various issues impacting the nation.
,,,,,,The communiqué indicated that the forum discussed the new national minimum wage and agreed to continue engaging with key stakeholders to reach a mutually acceptable solution.
It read, “The Forum received a presentation from the Minister of Women Affairs on the World Bank-Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up, along with other activities of the ministry. Members noted the importance of the project and emphasized the need to implement it at the state level as initially conceived, as the states are the primary obligors of the project.
“The governors acknowledge the work and contributions of the Ministry of Women Affairs in promoting gender equality, empowering women, and advancing social development across Nigeria.
……..“The Forum discussed the new National Minimum Wage. The governors agreed to continue engaging with key stakeholders to reach a mutually agreeable solution. We remain dedicated to the process and assure that better wages will result from the ongoing negotiations.”
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