The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Kaduna State has cried out over the delay in the implementation of the N72,000 minimum wage in the state.
The chairperson of the NLC, Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, made this announcement, revealing that the employees at the local government level are yet to benefit from the minimum wage increase.
He also stated that although the increase has been implemented for the state workers, members of the local government are yet to enjoy the benefit.
It is equally important to note that earlier this month, the State Government demonstrated commitment by adopting the new salary tables for CONMESS and CONHESS, thereby adjusting the wages of health workers in line with the ₦72,000 framework. However, we must also acknowledge the gaps that remain. The minimum wage has not yet been effected at the local government level where primary school teachers, local government employees, and primary healthcare workers fall under. This explains the discrepancies reported in some LGAs by NGIJ, where teachers are still receiving salaries based on the old wage structure, he said.
He also assured the member of the Congress of their commitment, noting that the NLC has their best interest at heart.
