The National Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated that its December 1 deadline for all states to implement the revised minimum wage remains unchanged.
On July 29, 2024, President Bola Tinubu enacted the minimum wage bill into law, raising the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000.
By November 11, the NLC announced a November 30 deadline for state governments to comply with the new wage structure for their employees. The union has instructed its members to embark on an indefinite strike in any state that fails to meet the deadline.
While many states have adhered to the directive, with over 30 governors approving the minimum wage increase to ₦70,000 or more, some states remain non-compliant. States such as Zamfara, Sokoto, Cross River, and Nasarawa are yet to finalise agreements on the revised pay.
Commenting on the situation, Benson Upah, spokesperson for the NLC, affirmed that the union’s stance remains firm despite progress in several states.
“Majority compliance is not total compliance,” Upah told The Cable on Saturday. “All states must honour this directive, or we will follow through with our threats.”
