A new minimum wage would be offered by the Federal Government before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, revealed this in Umuahia, Abia, after meeting with labour leaders in the state.
She said Tinubu will keep his promises to workers to increase wages after every three years.
“We are not going to allow minimum wage review to be forever. It used to be about five years, but now, in three years’ time, which is less than two years, we will also review the minimum wage
“This promise remains on course and will be fulfilled to further improve workers’ welfare,” Onyejeocha stated.
She said the periodic review is a legal document which cannot be changed adding that the Federal Government is committed to the agreement.
Onyejeocha urged labour leaders to ensure peace across the nation, particularly in the workplace.
She called for a collaborative effort to ensure a productive and strike-free year.
“We should have a strike-free year, where we will be able to work with the government in partnership, knowing that if we are at peace, we will be more productive,” she said.