The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed workers in states that are yet to begin the implementation of the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to proceed on strike.
Naija News reports workers in affected states have been directed to commence the strike beginning on December 1. 2024.
The directive was part of resolutions reached at the end of the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held over the weekend.
The NLC accused Governors who are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage of betrayal, saying workers in the affected states are being denied their rights.
“The NEC notes with deep frustration the persistent delay and outright refusal by some state governments to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act. This betrayal by certain governors and government officials across the country flies in the face of both legality and morality, as workers continue to be denied their rightful wages amidst rising economic hardship. It is a blatant disregard…