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FG Invites Labour For Resumption Of Minimum Wage Talks On Friday
FG Invites Labour For Resumption Of Minimum Wage Talks On FridayThe administration led by President Bola Tinubu has extended an invitation to Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), to continue discussions on the minimum wage issue. According to a source familiar with the matter, the development was disclosed in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The source confirmed that Labour would attend the scheduled meeting on Friday, following an invitation addressed to them by the committee chairman and signed by the NSIWC chairman.
“A letter has been addressed to Labour by the committee chairman and signed by the NSIWC chairman. The meeting is scheduled for Friday. Of course, Labour will attend. If they present a better offer on Friday we will accept it,” the source stated.
This comes after the minimum wage committee adjourned indefinitely on Tuesday when talks between the Federal Government and Organised Labour reached an impasse. During the meeting, Labour rejected the Federal Government’s fresh proposal of ₦60,000, up from the earlier ₦57,000 offer. In response, Labour adjusted its demand, lowering it to ₦494,000 from the previous ₦497,000.
To expedite the negotiation process, NLC and TUC had set a deadline of the end of May for the conclusion of talks on a new national minimum wage, with the ultimatum expiring on Friday night.
Festus Osifo, the President of TUC, reiterated the ultimatum, emphasizing that industrial peace could not be guaranteed without a satisfactory agreement.
In response, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, appealed to Organised Labour to consider the economic challenges facing the nation and exhibit patriotism in their demands. She stressed the government’s commitment to prioritizing citizens’ well-being and urged all relevant parties to demonstrate understanding during the negotiation process.
Despite the government’s concession to raise the proposed minimum wage to ₦60,000, a top official of the NLC reiterated Labour’s stance that negotiations must conclude by Friday.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has argued that the North is not disadvantaged in Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangement under democratic rule.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the statement during an interview on Arise Television, where he spoke on zoning, fairness, and political balance in the country.
He noted that since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the South has held the presidency for about 18 years, while the North has governed for roughly 10 years.
According to him, this should be taken into account when discussing which region has benefited more from the country’s power rotation system. He also maintained that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only major political party with zoning clearly embedded in its constitution.
“The South has governed for 18 years and the North for 10. So who is really in deficit if we are being fair? Even more broadly, the only party with zoning formally entrenched is the PDP,” he said.
Atiku also recalled the constitutional conference held during the military era under General Sani Abacha, where he led a group that opposed the inclusion of rotational presidency in the constitution.
He said the proposal, championed by the late former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, was rejected at the time because his group had majority support among delegates.
According to him, Ekwueme later acknowledged that the decision may not have been ideal during his funeral years later. Atiku added that he now believes a rotational system, if adopted earlier, could have ensured a more balanced distribution of power across Nigeria’s regions.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken about the source of his wealth, saying it was built long before he entered politics through years of business investments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he explained that his fortune came from ventures across logistics, real estate, agriculture, education, and the oil and gas sector.
He said he was already a fully established businessman before joining politics and had interests spread across different parts of the economy.
According to him, his financial background has never been in doubt because of how his wealth was acquired.
Atiku also recalled his role in the early formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he was among its key founders and also contributed financially to its establishment.
He further noted that during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a panel was set up to investigate his activities. He said the panel included figures such as Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu, and that he allowed the process to proceed without relying on his immunity.
“I made my money through business before joining politics. I invested in oil and gas, logistics, agriculture and other sectors,” he said.
“I was already established in business before I came into politics.”
“I played a major role in setting up the PDP and contributed financially to its formation.”
“No one accused me of corruption because my sources of income were clear.”
“A panel was set up to investigate me, and I allowed it to go ahead without hiding behind immunity,” he added.
Atiku remains active in Nigerian politics and is currently seeking the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted approval for a fresh legal move seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen investigations into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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