Minimum wage: End slave wage – Labour to NASS

In order to establish procedures for a frequent and methodical assessment of salary levels to guarantee they stay up with inflation and the cost of living, the Nigeria Labour Congress, or NLC, has urged to the National Assembly to communicate with the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage.

At the national retreat on “Labour reforms and the quest for a living wage in Nigeria: A focus on legislative interventions,” hosted by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, or NILDS, in Abuja on Monday, NLC President Joe Ajaero made the request in a goodwill message.

Ajaero tasked the lawmakers with updating and reviewing the work laws to safeguard individuals and take into account the current economic climate.

He said, ”This includes ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and protection against unfair labour practices.

“We call on the National Assembly to join us in calling on the executive to transmit to the Assembly the bill on the reviewed labour administration laws which had gone through the tripartite process some years back but seemed to have been impounded by the executive.

“NASS should work with the tripartite to establish mechanisms for regular and systematic review of wage levels to ensure they keep pace with inflation and the cost of living.

”Workers are not beggars neither are they slaves. We create wealth and we deserve a healthy portion of it.

“The present angst in the country can only be assuaged by reasonable income to Nigerian people and workers.”

He also asked lawmakers to prioritise bolstering social security programmes so that workers would have a safety net in case of illness, unemployment, or financial difficulties.

Ajaero assigned the lawmakers the duty of figuring out how to pass laws that would promote inclusive conversation between the government, businesses, and labour unions in order to guarantee that policies are just, equitable, and adequately address the concerns of all parties involved.

“The legislature should make laws that encourage continuous investment in education and vocational training to equip our workforce with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic and evolving job market,” he said.

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