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FG Set To Announce New Minimum Wage As Tripartite Committee Meeting Begins In Abuja

The Federal Government may announce a new minimum wage any moment from now as a meeting of the tripartite committee has commenced in Abuja.

It was gathered that the meeting is holding behind closed doors at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja.

READ: N100,000 Minimum Wage Unrealistic, I Can’t Afford To Pay My 4 Drivers -SGF Akume Laments

Some prominent members of the committee are in attendance including the Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF); the Minister of Labour and Employment (State) Nkiruka Onyejeocha, the Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodimma; a representative of the Salaries, Income and Wages Commission; the Minister of Finance Wale Edun as well as the Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu.

There are indications that a figure may be announced after the meeting on Friday.

Friday’s meeting is the fifth since the suspension of the nationwide strike declared by organised labour to press home its demand for an increased new national minimum wage.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.

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