Tinubu Initiates New Talks with Labor on Wage Issues

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to hold fresh discussions with organized labor regarding workers' demands as the Federal Government aims to prevent a potential strike and resolve outstanding issues related to wages and employment. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, provided this assurance during a media engagement in Abuja.

He emphasized the government's commitment to dialogue with labor unions to find solutions that benefit Nigerians. Idris noted that Tinubu had raised concerns about the existing five-year interval for wage reviews, suggesting a reduction to three years to allow quicker responses to economic changes.

He recalled previous negotiations that led to the approval of the N70,000 national minimum wage. While expressing confidence in reaching an agreement, Idris did not specify a date for the upcoming talks or announce any new agreements with organized labor.

The discussions come amid rising living costs affecting workers' welfare.