The Federal Government has inaugurated a 37-member tripartite Committee to recommend a “new national minimum wage” for Nigerian workers.

Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration ceremony held yesterday at the Presidential Villa, urged the committee to surpass the basic social protection plan for workers – as the current national wage ‘expires’ in March 2024, while calling for collective bargain in good faith.

He directed Ministers and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to personally attend the meeting or be represented by their respective Permanent Secretaries. Similarly, State Governors are also to attend or be represented by their deputies.

CUE IN;………..VP MIN WAGE

The Committee headed by Bukar Goni Aji, is made up of – members of organised labour, the private sector, the federal and state governments – who will help shape the economic landscape of Nigeria, as it carries the hopes and aspirations of millions of workers.

= Meanwhile, State Governors have expressed optimism that deliberations on the new national minimum wage will be mutually binding.

Fielding questions, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago and the President Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Otunba Francis Meshioye both affirmed that the challenges associated with payment of the previous wage will be addressed.

Cue In:………Others On Min Wage

The federal government has set aside ONE TRILLION NAIRA in the 2024 budget for the new national wage.