Benson Upah, who is The Head of the Department of Information for the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has declared that organized labour is not happy with ₦70,000 as minimum wage
He said that the ₦70,000 declaration is not a victory for labour comparing the expensive nature of commodities in the market.
Upah, during an interview with Arise News on Friday, said labour is not happy about the figure, and the leaders are sad.
I do not think what has been offered could be seen as victory , even as our National leaders are taking what they’ve been told to the appropriate organs this morning for further deliberation or consultation.
He also added, “Whatever they said at that meeting was not the final decision.
No document was signed yet, They said we will go and consult our appropriate organs, and I assure you that this morning, there will be a meeting. At the end of the meeting, there will be a public statement.”
Upah, however, praised President Tinubu for his negotiating skills and wisdom in meeting with the labour leaders following the deadlock over the previously proposed ₦62,000 figure.
He added that a formal announcement would be made by labour which would reveal the final stand of the unions on the new minimum wage.