The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the proposed N27000 minimum wage as approved by the National Council of State. Musa-Lawal OZIGI, the union said it rejected outrightly the new National Minimum wage of N27, 000 as recommended by the National Council of State, the fact that the federal government agrees to pay N30, 000 notwithstanding. “The Council of State decision though advisory in nature is weighty and may give a semblance of authority to the decision. “Let it be known that N30,000 minimum wage is a product of negotiation, not legislation, not advise and not a decree. Minimum wage issue, therefore, is moving to a new theatre, the National Assembly.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 22, 2019 17:18 UTC