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Nigeria minimum wage delay
According to Professor Theophilus Ndubuaku, the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Political Commission, the delay is due to the complex processes involved in the wage adjustment.
Ndubuaku clarified that while the signing of the new wage structure is a crucial step, it is only a small part of the overall process.
The major work lies in the "consequential adjustment," which involves calculating and compiling the new wage rates across different pay levels and steps.
This process is intricate and requires careful attention to detail to ensure that the wage adjustments are accurately implemented from level one, step one, all the way to level 16.
He emphasized that this process is not being done unilaterally; instead, it involves collaboration with relevant committees that are responsible for making the necessary adjustments.
Ndubuaku expressed optimism that the entire process could be concluded by the end of August 2024, allowing for the commencement of the new minimum wage payments.
The delay, he noted, should not be seen as a deliberate attempt by the Federal and State Governments to avoid paying the new wage.
Instead, it reflects the complexity of the adjustments needed to ensure fair and accurate implementation across all levels of government employees.
In summary, while the new minimum wage has been agreed upon, its implementation requires time due to the detailed work involved in adjusting the wages for all affected employees.
Organised Labour remains hopeful that the process will be completed by the end of the month.
