Despite the urgent need for a new minimum wage and pressure from labor unions, Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has claimed that President Bola Tinubu indicated that another strike would allow him more time to read and unwind.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In an interview with Politics Today on Channels Television, Ajaero said that Labour continued to support workers’ rights in spite of this attitude. In order to alleviate the financial difficulties that Nigerian workers confront, Ajaero emphasized the pressing need for a new minimum wage.
He claimed that the president’s casual approach to the matter shows a lack of comprehension of the predicament faced by the workers.
Ajaero pointed out that lengthy talks with President Tinubu are a part of their current phase of fight. He emphasized that the President is crucial to finding a solution to this problem since he is the Father of the Nation.
The president of the NLC expressed hope that after these discussions are over, there won’t be any more barriers to the introduction of a new minimum wage.
He clarified that in order to make sure the new wage structure is equitable and appropriate given the state of the economy, the NLC has maintained constant communication with the government.
Ajaero brought up the fact that many workers are having difficulty making ends meet due to the large increase in the cost of living. He maintained that raising the minimum wage would be necessary for many families to survive, not merely a demand.
Ajaero gave workers confidence that the NLC is dedicated to their cause and won’t let up until their requests are fulfilled. He exhorted all laborers to continue being together and unwavering in their quest for justice.
According to Joe Ajaero, “The last minimum wage expired by April 18th, and the government started owing by April.
“So they have owed April, May, and June. Now, we don’t have the luxury of time, and we have told Mr. President. Although he (Tinubu) said if we go on strike, he will have time to read his papers and do other things.”
