The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said state governors can’t decide the minimum wage of workers, and that Nigerian workers are not beggars.
In a statement by its Head of Information and Public Affairs, Benson Upah, the stance of state governors in unilaterally deciding workers’ pay was described as dictatorial.
The statement by Upah reads partly: “The concept of a national minimum wage represents a national wage floor, a baseline below which no worker should be paid.
“This double standard pits a few privileged individuals against the majority poor, which should concern anyone who loves this country.”
“Allowing numerous companies and organizations in Nigeria to pay workers whatever they like is akin to what the governors are asking for.
“While these companies may not pay the same salaries, they must adhere to the national wage floor, and the same should apply to state governors.
“Nigerian workers should not be reduced to beggars! Enough is enough.”
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