Workers’ Day: Tinubu decries poverty, NLC demands N225,000 wage

Punchng | 02-05-2026 01:36pm |

On the occasion of Workers’ Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an increase in the national minimum wage to N225,000, citing the prevailing economic hardship faced by workers. President Bola Tinubu addressed the issue of poverty and insecurity, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to improve the living conditions of Nigerians. The NLC's demand highlights the ongoing challenges in the labor market and the urgent need for policy interventions to support workers amid rising costs of living.

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