Minimum Wage Review Due In June 2027, FG Tells Labour
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Federal Government has told the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the National Minimum Wage will be due for review on June 1, 2027, insisting that
The Federal Government has informed the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the National Minimum Wage will be reviewed on June 1, 2027, stating that any premature negotiation would be unlawful and disruptive. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, made this statement in response to a letter from the NLC requesting the immediate reversal of petrol price to between N600 and N700 per litre and the commencement of a new wage review.
In a letter dated October 12, 2026, Dingyadi acknowledged the NLC's concerns, including the need for improved worker conditions, implementation of agreements, and the state of the economy. He emphasized that the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019, requires a review every three years, with the current wage of N70,000 set to expire on June 1, 2027.
Dingyadi noted that the administration has shown commitment to addressing the economic challenges faced by workers through initiatives such as the Presidential CNG Initiative and various social support programs. He also stated that the Ministry is addressing other NLC demands within its purview and is committed to tripartism and industrial peace.
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