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NLC Reaffirms December 1 Deadline for States to Implement ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: November 24, 2024
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its December 1 deadline for all states to fully implement the newly enacted ₦70,000 minimum wage, warning of an indefinite strike in states that fail to comply.

The new minimum wage law, signed by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024, replaced the previous ₦30,000 benchmark.

On November 11, the NLC announced November 30 as the deadline for all state governments to adopt the revised wage structure.

While over 30 states have implemented the new policy, states including Zamfara, Sokoto, Cross River, and Nasarawa have yet to comply.

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Benson Upah, NLC spokesperson, reaffirmed that the union’s position remains unchanged, emphasizing that all states must adhere to the directive.

“Majority is not everybody. All states must heed the union’s directive, or we’ll carry out our threats,” he said.

The legislation has seen widespread adoption, with most governors agreeing to set the lowest monthly salary for workers at ₦70,000 and above.

However, the NLC insists on total compliance to ensure uniformity and fairness in workers’ remuneration across the country.

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