Worker’s In shock As Northern Group Opposes Increasment In Minimum Wage Despite Hardship, See Their Reasons
The North Central Citizens Council (NCCC) has criticized the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for their demands for a higher minimum wage, warning that it will lead to higher inflation and unemployment rates.
The NCCC argues that the demands are unrealistic and unpatriotic, considering the current economic challenges facing the country. Many state governors are still struggling to pay the current minimum wage of N30,000, and the NCCC questions how they will be able to pay a minimum wage of N60,000 and above.
The group also notes that the labor movement is not prioritizing Nigeria and Nigerians in its negotiation process, and is instead being inflexible and selfish. The NCCC demands that labor unions review and consider the plight of the larger percentage of Nigerians who are not on the government or private sector payroll.
The NCCC warns that the demands will have an adverse effect on the common man who doesn’t earn a salary or wage, and will further heighten the inflation rate in the country and increase the unemployment rate. Many multinationals and government agencies at the state level may downsize their personnel due to the inability to pay the new wage.
The group emphasizes that the development expected by the states and local government will be in sharp decline when states use 60 to 70% of revenue generated to pay salaries of workers while the infrastructure and the economy of such states is left in jeopardy….See More
