Video: FG, Governors, Labour Bargain Over N100,000 Minimum Wage — AbdulRazaq

He made the call on Friday when President Tinubu hosted members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, at his Lagos residence.

While speaking at the event, he told the President: “On the issue of minimum wage, most of the state are paying almost N100,000 today.

“And I urge your excellency to let us have discuss on how to move the minimum wage to N100,00. We know we will get the normal support from you as we go ahead to implement that.”

Later, AbdulRazaq noted that the proposed wage reflects current economic realities and the need to improve workers’ welfare amid rising living costs. He said that state governments are actively engaging with the Federal Government and labour unions to reach a sustainable agreement.

The NGF’s position signals growing support among governors for the Federal Government’s reform agenda, even as pressure mounts for policies that cushion the impact on Nigerians, added the state government in a Facebook post.

His words: “State governments recognise the urgent need to improve workers’ welfare in response to the current economic realities facing Nigerians.

“We are actively engaging with the Federal Government and organised labour to arrive at a wage structure that is fair to workers and sustainable for government finances.

“The goal is to improve the living conditions of workers while ensuring that states can continue to meet their obligations and sustain development projects that directly impact citizens.”