The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has announced that the new minimum wage will be reviewed in less than two years.
She made this statement on Thursday in Umuahia, after meeting with labour leaders in Abia.
Mrs. Onyejeocha emphasized that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to his pledge to Nigerian workers, ensuring the minimum wage is reviewed within three years.
She further highlighted the president’s deep concern for the welfare of workers and assured that he would fulfill every promise made to them.
“We are not going to allow minimum wage review to be forever.
“It used to be about five years, but now, in three year’s time, which is less than two years, we will also review the minimum wage,” Onyejeocha said.
According to her, it has been stated and documented.
Mr. Tinubu approved a minimum wage of N70,000 in July 2024, with a commitment to review it every three years.
Onyejeocha, a native of Abia, explained that she chose to meet with the labor leaders, whom she considers her constituents, “to extend her well wishes” after spending her Christmas and New Year holidays in the state.
She emphasized that she reminded the leaders that labor is a crucial part of the government, playing a key role in ensuring stability and peace, not only in the workplace but also throughout the country.
“I reminded them that we should have a strike-free year, where we will be able to work with the government in partnership, knowing that if we are in peace, we will be more productive,” she said.
The Abia Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Ogbomna Okoro, praised the minister for her remarkable achievements in office, expressing that the organization was proud of her and eager to work together with her.
Earlier, the minister, who hails from a royal family, held a roundtable discussion with the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, during which she took the opportunity to explain various Federal Government policies to them.
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