The Nigeria Governors Forum has proposed a new national minimum wage of ₦100,000 amid rising food prices, inflation, and the worsening cost of living across the country.
The position was made known by the NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who said the governors recognise the need to improve workers’ welfare given current economic realities.
According to him, state governments are already engaging with the Federal Government and labour unions to reach a wage agreement that is fair to workers and sustainable for government finances.
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The proposal is expected to shape ongoing discussions around salaries, inflation, and economic reforms, as many Nigerian workers continue to struggle to meet basic household needs with their current earnings.
Nigeria’s statutory national minimum wage currently stands at ₦70,000 per month, though some states, including Lagos, Rivers, and Imo, are paying above this benchmark.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has also continued to demand a salary review, insisting that workers’ income must reflect a true living wage.
