Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) don receive strong call from employers for organised private sector to quickly address rising transport costs, food inflation and housing pressures before the next national minimum wage negotiations.
According to the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), if government no tackle these underlying economic challenges, the wage talks fit fail.
Dis dey come one day after Nigeria Governors’ Forum reveal say state governors dey propose new national minimum wage of N100,000 to help cushion economic hardship for Nigerian workers.
Also, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) don already announce during May Day celebrations say negotiations for new minimum wage go start in July.
Reacting, NECA Director-General, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, talk say early engagement and decisive policy action necessary to make sure wage talks reflect real economic conditions, not just nominal figures.
Oyerinde stress say wage negotiations must be preceded by deliberate interventions targeting key cost drivers wey dey affect workers, especially transportation, food security and housing.
He call for structured collaboration among government, labour and private sector before formal negotiations to avoid prolonged disputes and implementation challenges.
“For now, we commend the NLC for raising the issue. Before now, we have advocated for a proactive, quasi-formal engagement—perhaps an informal conversation that government should begin leading,” he talk.
He note say policy discussions should begin early, referencing International Labour Organisation (ILO) guidelines on wage-setting wey don already share with relevant government agencies to guide preparatory steps.
Oyerinde argue say addressing transportation challenges should be priority, warning say unresolved issues fit become major obstacles during wage negotiations.
