TUC Demands ₦300,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has firmly rejected the Federal Government’s proposed monthly wage of ₦70,000 for federal workers, insisting instead on a minimum salary of ₦300,000 for the lowest-paid workers. This position was articulated following a meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

In a statement signed by TUC President-General Festus Osifo and Secretary Nuhu Toro, the union emphasized the need for substantial salary increases rather than temporary financial support. The TUC criticized the government’s approach, recalling that a previous wage award of ₦40,000 introduced in October 2023 was not fully implemented before a new national minimum wage was agreed in 2024.

The union noted that many workers received irregular payments, with over 80 percent of state governments and informal sector employers failing to implement any wage awards. The TUC called for urgent measures to address the economic crisis affecting not just federal employees but also state and local government workers, pensioners, and those in the informal economy.