In order to propose and carry out a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, the Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage has invited stakeholders to participate.
In a statement issued on Friday, Ekpo Nta, the chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, announced that the committee would convene a public hearing on March 7.Vice President Kashim Shettima officially opened the committee, which is led by retired Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Alhaji Bukar Aji, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.The committee’s mandate is to examine the national minimum wage in light of the country’s economic dynamics and to consult with all relevant parties on the matter.
In order to guarantee that all parties involved are included in the process, it is also intended to suggest to the government a reasonable and workable national minimum wage.Nta reports that on March 7 at 10 am, the committee has public hearings scheduled in each of the nation’s six geopolitical zones.
“The locations for the North-East competition are as follows: Banquet Hall, Government House, Yola, Adamawa State; North-West Africa House, Government House, Kano; and Ibom Hall, IBB Way, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for the South-South competition.
The venue for the North-Central event is the Chida Hotel Event Centre, located at Plot 224, Solomon Lar Way, Utako, Abuja.
The South East Enugu and South West – Lagos events will be announced later.We extend an invitation to participate to the State and Local Governments, Labor Unions, Employers of Labor, Civil Society Organizations, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, and other relevant parties within the six geopolitical zones.
The proposed new national minimum wage for workers should be included in the memo that the chairman urged the stakeholders to present. “It should include a suggested coverage regarding the number of workers employed by any agency and, if any, the sector of the economy to be left out.
In order to maintain the recommendations, it should include suggestions for boosting and maintaining high productivity in both the public and private sectors of the economy.
It should outline the timing and format of upcoming reviews as well as the suggested sanctions for individuals or corporate entities that violate the National Minimum Wage Act.”We will gladly accept any additional recommendations pertaining to the subject matter that is deemed pertinent and essential,” he declared.
.He advised them to call 0806 555 3550 to speak with the Director (Compensation) about inquiries and delivery confirmation.The current N30,000 minimum wage expired at the end of March 2024, so Shettima, in his opening address on January 30, 2024, urged members to “speedily” arrive at a resolution and submit their reports early.
Shettima had stated, “This timely submission is crucial to ensure the emergence of a new minimum wage.”(NAN)
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