The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to reviewing the minimum wage after three years.
Onyejeocha further stated that the current minimum wage will undergo a review in less than two years.
She spoke in Umuahia, during a briefing after meeting with labor leaders in Abia.
Onyejeocha emphasised that the President is deeply committed to the welfare of workers and is determined to fulfill every promise made to them.
“We are not going to allow minimum wage review to be forever.
“It used to be about five years, but now, in three year’s time, which is less than two years, we will also review the minimum wage,” Onyejeocha said.
According to her, it has been said and documented.
Tinubu approved N70,000 minimum wage in July 2024 with a promise to review it every three years.
Onyejeocha, who hails from Abia, said that she decided to meet with the labour leaders, who she described as her constituents, “to wish them well”, after spending her Christmas and New Year holidays in the state.
She reminded the leaders that labour is an integral part of the government that should help to ensure stability and peace, not just at work place, but also in the country.
“I reminded them that we should have a strike-free year, where we will be able to work with the government in partnership, knowing that if we are in peace, we will be more productive,” she said.
The Abia Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Ogbomna Okoro, praised the minister for her significant achievements in office, expressing that the organization is proud of her and eager to collaborate with her.
The Minister, who hails from a royal family, held a roundtable discussion with the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, during which she took the time to explain various Federal Government policies to them.
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