Daily Post Nigeria Strike: Minimum wage will be binding on private sector – Nigerian Govt begs Labour Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Strike: Minimum wage will be binding on private sector – Nigerian Govt begs Labour Published on June 3, 2024 By John Owen Nwachukwu The Federal Government has sent out what it describes as a heartfelt and deeply considered appeal to the labour unions to continue along the path of negotiations with the federal and state governments. The Federal Government said that it is important for the unions to continue negotiations with its Tripartite Committee that has been established to fashion out a new, realistic minimum wage for the Nigerian people. “As Government, we are desirous of a peaceful outcome, and we will do everything to make this happen,” a statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said.
“Yesterday, the leadership of the National Assembly met with the unions and the Government has offered another invitation to the Unions to continue our discussions. “We will continue to engage, and continue to make ourselves very available in the context of these negotiations on behalf of the Nigerian people,” the statement added. “Let me make it clear that we are not opponents on this negotiating table.
We are united by the fact that we want the best for the Federal Republic of Nigeria and for all 200 million citizens of the country. “We have a responsibility to strike a me.