NASU President Calls for Living Wage for Nigerian Workers

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called for a wage increase for Nigerian workers, asserting that the current N70,000 national minimum wage is insufficient and has become a "slave wage." NASU President, Comrade Makolo Hassan, made these remarks during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. He emphasized that the wage must reflect current economic realities, particularly in light of rising costs for essential goods and services.

Hassan urged the Federal Government to initiate an urgent review of wages and implement periodic adjustments based on the cost of living. He also highlighted the successful conclusion of the Year 2026 FGN/NASU Agreements, with contracts signed for universities on June 29, 2026, and for polytechnics and colleges of education on September 3, 2026.

Additionally, he pointed out the need for affordable electricity, housing interventions, and support for farmers to combat food insecurity, which could affect nearly 35 million Nigerians in the upcoming lean season.