President Tinubu says Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation.
President Tinubu while speaking with the Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Comrade Festus Osifo, in Abuja, said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers and that his administration is prioritizing their concerns.
President Tinubu however called for realistic expectations as regards the minimum wage.
In his remarks, the NLC President, Comrade Ajaero, emphasized the need for an upward adjustment to the minimum wage.
He congratulated the President on the Judgement of the Supreme Court affirming the constitutional rights of local governments as regards financial autonomy and other salient principles.
The TUC President, Comrade Osifo, on his part, said inflation has adversely affected the value of the naira and that the measures initiated by the government to address the rising cost of food and transportation need to give citizens relief.
He said the rollout of compressed natural gas-powered buses will help in checking the high cost of transportation, while the recent directive on the suspension of duty on certain food imports will bring down the prices of food items if properly implemented.
Further talks were adjourned until next week to allow for wider consultation with all stakeholders.
