Tinubu’s Promise Kept: Nigeria’s New Minimum Wage a Boost for Workers
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has kept his promise to Nigerian workers by signing into law a new minimum wage bill, increasing the minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000. This significant rise in wages is a testament to the president’s commitment to the welfare of the country’s workforce.
According to Sen. Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, the signing of the bill into law reflects President Tinubu’s feeling for the plight of Nigerians. Lado noted that the expeditious passage and assent to the minimum wage bill demonstrated the president’s commitment to keeping his promises.
During his electioneering campaign, President Tinubu promised Nigerian workers a living wage, and the signing of the bill into law is a fulfillment of that promise. The provision for upward review of the wage for workers every three years, instead of the previous five years, is also a positive development.
Lado commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and contribution to nation building over the years, urging them to put in more effort in the delivery of effective services for the growth and development of the nation.
The presidential aide also praised the Organised Labour Movement, led by President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero and President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, for their painstaking, mature, and peaceful negotiations that led to the over 100 per cent rise in workers’ wages.
Furthermore, Lado commended the National Assembly, led by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, for the swift passage of the Minimum Wage Bill.
The signing of the minimum wage bill into law is a significant step towards improving the welfare of Nigerian workers and demonstrating the government’s commitment to their well-being.
