The communique was issued at the end the Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Association held in Abuja. The association noted that many states were yet to implement the National Minimum Wage. x“CWC in session is alarmed at the rising cost of living in the country that has made minced meat of the National Minimum Wage, which some states are yet to implement. “Therefore, the Federal Government of Nigeria and all citizens must genuinely confront and defeat corruption through deterrent penalties,”it said. The association also noted with dismay the wanton vandalism of critical infrastructure such as the rail tracks.

Source: The Guardian July 11, 2021 20:26 UTC