NLC's Joe Ajaero Demands Immediate Minimum Wage Review
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), under President Joe Ajaero, is advocating for the immediate commencement of negotiations regarding the national minimum wage, currently set at N70,000. In a letter dated October 13, 2026, Ajaero addressed Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, arguing against the government's position that a review is premature.
The minister's letter, dated October 12, stated that the minimum wage would not be due for review until June 1, 2027, and warned that initiating discussions too soon could disrupt industrial relations. Ajaero cited the National Act of 2019 as the basis for the NLC's demands and called for the establishment of the National Minimum Wage Tripartite Committee to facilitate negotiations.
The NLC's push for wage discussions coincides with rising worker frustrations over living costs, as highlighted in their Independence Day statement on October 1, 2026, which also called for reduced petrol prices and a nationwide wage award.
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