NLC Refutes President Tinubu's Minimum Wage Agreement Claims, Demands N250,000 Minimum Wage | #NwokeukwuMascot

 News 

Nigeria Labour Congress Challenges President Tinubu's Claims on Minimum Wage Agreement, Reiterates Demand for N250,000 | #NwokeukwuMascot

 File Image 

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong rebuttal to President Bola Tinubu’s recent statement regarding the new minimum wage, clarifying that no specific figure was agreed upon during the negotiations with the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector (OPS). This response came after President Tinubu mentioned an agreement in his Democracy Day address.


In an official statement signed by Acting President Prince Adewale Adeyanju, the NLC reaffirmed its demand for a minimum wage of N250,000. The union emphasized that this figure represents a significant concession from Nigerian workers, and there have been no compelling reasons to reconsider their stance.


The NLC expressed concern that President Tinubu had been misinformed about the outcomes of the tripartite negotiations. "We reiterate that it will be extremely difficult for Nigerian workers to accept any national minimum wage figure that approximates to a starvation wage. We cannot be working and yet remain in abject poverty," the statement read.


While acknowledging the President's commitment to democratic principles, the NLC stressed its expectation that the President would support the figures proposed by the Tripartite Committee in favor of the workers. The union was surprised by President Tinubu’s assertion of an agreement, underscoring that no such consensus had been reached.

Furthermore, the NLC revealed that they had not received the document reportedly submitted to the President and would not accept any modifications that undermine workers' welfare. They called on President Tinubu to demonstrate his commitment to the Nigerian workforce by preparing an Executive Bill that accurately reflects their demands, rejecting any advice that seeks to diminish workers' rights.


The statement also highlighted the intimidation and harassment faced by trade union leaders during the negotiations, including the presence of armed soldiers, which was not adequately communicated to the President by his advisers.


The NLC concluded by urging President Tinubu to act decisively in favor of Nigerian workers, consistent with his pledge to lift them out of poverty. The union remains steadfast in its demand for a fair and livable minimum wage, advocating for the welfare and dignity of Nigerian workers.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING: Governor Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Over Financial Impropriety | #NwokeukwuMascot

Image
  News   Governor Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Over Financial Impropriety | #NwokeukwuMascot Dr Alex Chioma Otti Umuahia, Abia State - In a decisive move to address concerns of financial mismanagement, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has indefinitely suspended Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, the Commissioner for Health. The suspension, reportedly due to allegations of financial impropriety and mismanagement of funds, was announced during a state executive council meeting held today at the Governor’s private residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Dr. Okoronkwo's suspension marks the second high-profile dismissal in Governor Otti's administration. Earlier, Pastor Dike Nwankwo, the Director General of the Abia State Orientation Agency, was removed from office under similar circumstances. The Otti administration has been under increasing scrutiny, with widespread calls for the investigation of other officials over allegations of corruption.  Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Notably, w
Read more

Otti Adds More Names on Transition Committee List, Following Social Media Outcry on Plans To Disfranchise Ukwa-Ngwa People | #NwokeukwuMascot

Image
Dr Alex Chioma Otti More Names Emerge, As Igwe, Eziuche, Ahia, Umeh Kalu, Etiaba, Nwokocha, Ubani, Others Makes Otti’s Transition Council List The Abia Governor-Elect, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has unveiled a Crack Team of his Transition Committee Members ahead of his inauguration as the Governor of Abia state on May 29, 2023. The Transition Committee list which contains many eminent Nigerians from different backgrounds, has Mr. Victor Onyenkpa, Partner and COO, KPMG, as Chairman, and cochaired by Mrs. Ifueko Omogui Okauru, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Ms. Arunma Oteh, former Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); former Treasurer and Vice President of the World Bank and currently a Director at FSD Africa, and resident scholar at Oxford University’s Said Business School, is also on the Council; Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe, a Nigerian-born inventor who helped Apple design a semiconductor for the iPhone; Mr Uche Orji, the
Read more

VIDEO: Mixed reactions as controversial, crossdresser, James Brown s3x tape leaks.

Image
James Brown who is believed to be gay,  In a video all over the Internet was seen having unprotected s3x with a female whose face was not shown. In the video, Brown’s face was boldly seen. Many have now reacted on twitter, wondering what Brown is doing with a woman. Some even mocked him for having long nails on during the not so pleasant intercourse, scroll down for video. Below are some reactions of twitter users; ”Seeing James Brown having s3x is yet another proof that the real gay people don’t make noise on social media, the ones making noise are just hustling. ”James Brown still fix nails dey bang woman, Princess of Africow o purrrr. ”That James Brown video has to be the most traumatizing thing I’ve seen this year. ”Thought James brown was g@y? See as the werey burst sperrm full that girl body. ”I’m not surprised James Brown is having s3x with a female but unprotected sex?? 1f633.svg Not trying to be a stereotype but has he forgotten he has retroviral disease?? ”James brown S3x Tap
Read more