The Federal Government of Nigeria, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has organised six zonal public hearings across the country for the review of the National Minimum Wage.
According to the statement signed by the Press Unit of Finance Ministry on Monday, stated that these hearings are scheduled to take place in North-East (Yola), North-West (Kano), North-Central (Abuja), South-South (Uyo), South-East (Enugu), and South-West (Lagos).
While revealed that the South-West Zonal Public Hearing, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, will be held at the LTV Blue Roof Arena, Lateef Jakande, Agidingbi Ikeja, Lagos, on 7th March 2024.
The statement further stated that this session aims to gather insights and recommendations to inform a fair and sustainable minimum wage policy, reflecting the engagement and contributions from various stakeholders in the region.
Joining Mr. Edun on the panel are distinguished members including the Governor Adeleke Ademola of Osun State, representing state government interests; Omo-Lamai Grace from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
Also, Muhammed Nura from the Nigeria Association of Small, Medium Enterprises, voicing employers’ perspectives; and from the organised labour, Adeyanju Adewale (NLC) and Shuaibu Afusatu (TUC), alongside Honourable Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Onyejeocha Nkeiruka.
It noted rhat this event marks a pivotal step in ensuring a fair, sustainable national minimum wage, reflective of our economic realities and aspirations.
Stakeholders are invited to contribute to shaping a policy that balances the well-being of workers with the economic health of the nation.