Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the Supreme Court’s judgment granting autonomy to the local governments, adding that it was a victory for all.
Ajaero congratulated the president during his meeting on the new minimum wage, which was held at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, July 11.
This was disclosed in a statement by President Tinubu’s special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, shortly after the meeting on Thursday.
At the meeting, Joe Ajaero stressed the need for an increase in the minimum wage, highlighting the difficulties faced by Nigerian workers. He emphasized the importance of finding a balance between a living wage and minimum wage.
Ajaero commended President Tinubu on the Supreme Court’s judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments, saying the NLC had long advocated for this cause. He expressed gratitude for the development and acknowledged his role in bringing “light to the end of the tunnel.”
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, Comrade Festus Osifo, raised concerns about the impact of inflation on the value of the naira. He urged the government to implement measures to address the rising cost of food and transportation, which would provide relief to citizens.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the federal government to stop paying the local government allocations to state accounts and that elected governors do not have the power to sack elected local government chairmen.
See the statement here:
PRESIDENT TINUBU TO LABOUR LEADERS: I AM CONCERNED ABOUT NIGERIAN WORKERS
President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation.
Speaking with the leadership of… pic.twitter.com/qXQLqAkyxf— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) July 11, 2024
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