The Nigerian Workers Group (NWG) has expressed disappointment while condemning the newly announced minimum wage of N70,000.00 by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
A press release made available to FACTUAL NAIJA NEWS at the weekend and signed by the President of the Group, Dr David Kayode Ehindero expressed, “This amount is inadequate and fails to meet the basic needs of the Nigerian working class.”
Dr Ehindero further noted that in light of the country’s harsh economic reality and skyrocketing inflation, the NWG demanded a more reasonable approach.
The Group then called on the Presidents of Labour Centers and Labour Unions to shift their focus from merely increasing wages to reducing working hours.
The NWG President said, "The new minimum wage should be paid for 4 hours of productive work, not the standard 8 hours.
“This change will enable workers to utilize their time to pursue other ventures, augment their economic needs, and alleviate the burden of inflation.
Nigerian workers deserve better, and it is imperative that their welfare is prioritized."
Therefore, the NWG urged both the government and labour leaders to reconsider this approach and work together to improve the livelihoods of Nigerian workers.
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