Organised labour in Nigeria has intensified calls for a new national minimum wage of ₦154,000, citing worsening economic conditions and the growing cost of living across the country.
The demand was put forward by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress, in a formal communication signed by its leaders, Benjamin Anthony and Olowoyo Gbenga.
In the letter, the council called for an urgent upward review of salaries and allowances for public sector workers, arguing that the current wage structure has been severely eroded by inflation.
According to the JNPSNC, rising costs of food, transportation, and other essential goods have placed significant financial strain on workers, leaving many unable to meet basic needs.
The proposed ₦154,000 minimum wage, the council explained, is aimed at restoring a reasonable standard of living and cushioning the effects of the ongoing economic hardship.
Labour leaders also urged the Federal Government to commence immediate negotiations, warning that delays could further deepen the challenges faced by workers.
The demand comes amid widespread economic pressures affecting millions of Nigerians, with inflation and cost-of-living concerns continuing to dominate public discourse.
ELIJAH ADEYEMI
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