The Lagos State chapter of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has hailed the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the approval of the N85,000 minimum wage, News About Nigeria reports.
According to the TUC, the approval is a demonstration of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to addressing workers’ welfare in the state.
This was said by the Chairman of TUC in the state, Gbenga Ekundayo, and Secretary, Aladetan Abiodun, in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos.
The duo in the statement commended the governor for recognising the need to review the current minimum wage.
TUC also expressed their readiness to continue to work with the governor for the welfare of workers in the state.
The statement partly reads, “While we have taken note of the N85,000 offer, we look forward to the upcoming meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, where we will commence discussions on this important matter. Organised Labour remains hopeful that through constructive dialogue, we can arrive at a more robust outcome that reflects both the economic realities of Lagos and the contributions of its workers,’’ they said.
“We are ready to work collaboratively with the government to ensure that the outcome is both beneficial to the workers and sustainable for the state. We remain committed to ensuring that this process upholds the highest standards of transparency and accountability. The welfare of workers is paramount, and we trust that our engagement with the government will result in an outcome that truly reflects the value of its workforce and the need to improve their living conditions.”
