The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have insisted on May 31, 2024 ultimatum given to the federal government to meet all its demands on National Minimum Wage and reversal of the hike in electricity tariff.

In statement by the President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero and President of the TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo, the Organised Labour says the ultimatum was necessary in the interest of harmony and industrial peace.

This was the outcome of the emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC and TUC on Monday in response to the pressing national issues affecting Nigerian workers.

The labour leaders also called on some state governments to comply with the 2019 National Minimum wage Act without delay.

According to the resolution jointly signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero and President of TUC Festus Osifo, the labour unions directed their members in Anambra State to mobilise for an industrial action in the event that the state government fail to meet the demands of workers by May 23, 2024.

NEC therefore calls on all affiliate unions, and workers including Civil Society Organisations across Nigeria to remain united and steadfast in solidarity during this critical period.

“Together, we shall prevail in our pursuit of a fair and just society that guarantees the dignity and well-being of all its citizens”.

“The NEC affirms its commitment to ensuring that the interests and welfare of workers are adequately protected in the negotiation process”. The statement reads.

The NEC-in-session further directed all state Councils whose state Governments are yet to fully implement the N30,000 (Thirty-thousand Naira) National Minimum Wage and its consequential adjustments to issue immediately a joint two-week ultimatum to the culpable state Governments to avert industrial action.

The two centres demands a fair and equitable agreement that reflects the true value of Nigerian workers’ contributions to the nation’s development.

The NECs in session affirms its unwavering commitment to championing the cause of Nigerian workers and ensuring that their rights and interests are upheld at all times.

Last week, Organized Labour had walked out of minimum wage negotiations with the government following a N48,000 proposal by the Federal Government. The labour unions described the offer as ridiculous.

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