The conclusion of the consequential adjustment of the national minimum wage and its subsequent implementation of minimum wage at the state level will form the fulcrum of labour movement’s priority this year. In its New Year message in Abuja yesterday, President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, said labour would pursue implementation of the minimum wage at the state level with dedication. The new national minimum wage of N30, 000 is now a law and governors do not have the luxury to choose whether to pay or not, adding that it would mount a robust campaign for employment generation and for the sustenance of decent jobs. TUC President, Quadri Olaleye, gave the commendation yesterday in a statement as part of his New Year goodwill message. He said, “Evaluating organised labour’s activities in the last year, you will agree that it has been a rough path.

Source: The Guardian January 01, 2020 04:30 UTC