Governors Urge Tinubu to Raise Minimum Wage to N100,000

During a meeting at the Presidential residence in Lagos, the Nigerian Governors' Forum, chaired by Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, called on President Bola Tinubu to consider raising the national minimum wage from N70,000 to N100,000. Abdulrazaq highlighted that the proposal is a response to inflation and the increasing cost of living, which has placed financial pressure on Nigerian workers.

He commended Tinubu for the courage shown in removing fuel subsidies but expressed concern over potential public unrest due to the subsidy removal. Despite fears of riots, Abdulrazaq noted that no protests occurred following the subsidy removal.

He emphasized the urgent need to enhance worker welfare while balancing fiscal sustainability for state governments. The current statutory minimum wage was last reviewed in 2019 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, who approved an increase from N30,000 to N70,000.

The governors aim to ensure that any new wage regime does not impose excessive financial strain on state resources.