NLC Mobilizes Workers for Indefinite Strike in Nasarawa Over Minimum Wage Dispute

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State has begun mobilizing workers for an indefinite strike due to the state government’s failure to implement the new National Minimum Wage. In a telephone interview on Sunday, NLC Chairman in the state, Comrade Ismaila Okoh, expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s inaction despite numerous meetings chaired by Deputy Governor Dr. Emmanuel Akabe.

Okoh revealed that while the state government had verbally agreed to pay a minimum wage of ₦70,500, it has yet to formalize the agreement with a signed document detailing the payment terms. He emphasized that all affiliate unions had been informed and instructed to prepare for industrial action if the new minimum wage is not implemented by December 1, 2024. Okoh reaffirmed the workers’ determination to ensure the full implementation of the wage, which was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.

In response, Deputy Governor Akabe assured that the state government is committed to paying the ₦70,500 minimum wage starting in December 2024. He further stated that discussions on salary adjustments to align with the new wage structure are in the final stages.