Ngige sets committee discuss n56000 minimum wage

According to reports, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has set up a committee to discuss the proposed N56,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers.

The committee, which is expected to submit its report within six weeks, is chaired by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, and has representatives from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning.

The committee is tasked with reviewing the current minimum wage of N18,000 and making recommendations on a new minimum wage that is fair and reasonable. The proposed N56,000 minimum wage is seen as a significant increase from the current minimum wage and is expected to have a positive impact on the living standards of Nigerian workers.

The committee's work is expected to be guided by the principles of fairness, equity, and affordability, and will take into account the current economic situation in the country, as well as the needs and expectations of workers.

It is worth noting that the proposed N56,000 minimum wage is not a new development, as it has been discussed and debated in the past. However, the current committee is expected to provide a comprehensive report that will inform the government's decision on the new minimum wage.

The outcome of the committee's work is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of Nigerian workers, and it is hoped that the new minimum wage will be implemented soon to improve the living standards of workers and their families.