Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that the Federal Government is considering a review of workers’ salaries, noting that the N70,000 minimum wage approved in 2024 may no longer reflect current economic realities.
Gbajabiamila made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at an event organised by Working People United.
According to him, the minimum wage, which was regarded as a major achievement when it was introduced, now requires reassessment in light of prevailing economic conditions.
“The N70,000 wage, which was a milestone in 2024, must be honestly reassessed against today’s realities,” he said.
He assured workers that when the process of reviewing the national minimum wage begins, the administration of President Bola Tinubu would engage labour unions as partners rather than adversaries.
Gbajabiamila stated that the President remains committed to ensuring that Nigerian workers receive fair and commensurate compensation for their contributions to national development.
He stressed the importance of collaboration between government and organised labour, describing good governance as a partnership between leaders and citizens.
The Chief of Staff urged labour leaders and workers to continue engaging the government through dialogue, emphasizing that constructive engagement produces better outcomes than prolonged confrontations.
His remarks come amid growing concerns over the rising cost of living and increasing calls from labour groups for an upward review of workers’ wages across the country.
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