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Workers under the auspices of Federal Workers Forum, FWF, have advised the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to devalue the naira after the implementation of the new national minimum wage.

The forum said this during a meeting held on Sunday.

A communique issued at the end of the meeting was signed and made available to DAILY POST through the National Coordinator of the forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has been pushing for new national minimum wage since the removal of subsidy on Motor Spirit, PMS.

The forum, while applauding the Federal Government for the introduction of wage award, however, ened the government not to devalue the naira after the implementation of the new national minimum wage.

Emelieze also tasked the government to clear all outstanding arrears owed the federal workers and announce the new minimum wage on Workers Day, May 1, 2024.

“While we appreciate Mr President for the ₦35,000 wage award, we make bold to say that the ₦35,000 palliative did not solve the economic challenges faced by the federal government workers in Nigeria. It has been an hellish existence for the federal workers since the removal of subsidy on petrol and the subsequent devaluation of the naira.

“That the new national minimum wage takes off officially on April 1st, 2024 and that we expect the announcement of the new national minimum wage latest on Workers’ day May 1st, 2024.

“Our position is very clear, President Tinubu has promised a living wage, federal workers will not accept anything less. With the present cost of living crisis ₦300,000 which is not up to 1% of the President’s salary, will not be too much for a federal minimum wage.

“For daily survival, a worker will need an average of ₦2,000 daily transport and at least ₦2.000 per meal hence,a worker will be needing an average of ₦10,000 ( at around $1 per hour) to manage to survive daily.

“We call for justice, we demand for a decent, fair and just living wage for the federal work force. We will resist and reject anything less than a living wage. Our government should also not forget to clear all outstanding arrears owed the federal workers.

“The Federal government is also called upon not to in anyway devalue the naira after the implementation of the new national minimum wage. Federal workers have suffered enough, it is time to end poverty among the federal government workers,” he said.

https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/15/dont-devalue-naira-after-implementing-new-national-minimum-wage-workers-tell-tinubu/

For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value





Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

Ok

If my brother earns 200k presently how will minimum wage increase of 125k for instance benefit him?

“Our position is very clear, President Tinubu has promised a living wage, federal workers will not accept anything less. With the present cost of living crisis ₦300,000 which is not up to 1% of the President’s salary, will not be too much for a federal minimum wage.

Make Dem kuku contest for the president in the next election.

The magician who built Lagos has something in store for Nigerian workers

Shey you people said you want renewed hope??

Lol.. The govt that claimed it floated the naira and then around to start fixing price

By the time Tinubu is tru with the NLC you will never campaign for the Pandora Criminal again in your entire life.

Do you know what he did with the civil service in Lagos, if he can accomplish that no govt of Nigeria will ever have issues over wages from labour.

socialmediaman:
The magician who built Lagos has something in store for Nigerian workers

Shey you people said you want renewed hope??

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value





Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

How is Tinubu paying subsidy on Naira?

Most of you will just be saying something you don't know.

Emefile paid subsidy on Naira by keeping one artificial rate and one real rate called the parallel market rate.

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value


Educate yourself the President is not your father's mate


Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

Okay

Please Tell Them, Because FG na Zombie, They Act Before They Think

Last Las, Prices will always catch up with Income. The two are Tom & Jerry

Issoright

Bold of them to assume the CBN will have a choice.

-Lord

Nbotee:
Lol.. The govt that claimed it floated the naira and then around to start fixing price

How much is the government using to fixing it?

Confusion in naija

Tinubu no fall hand.

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value





Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

If they ask you to explain what you just typed now, you no go fit talk

When will they implement it? 2027?

Iamgrey5:
How is Tinubu paying subsidy on Naira?

Most of you will just be saying something you don't know.

Emefile paid subsidy on Naira by keeping one artificial rate and one real rate called the parallel market rate.

I will like to ask u one question, is there subsidy on petrol currently?

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value





Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

ifeanyi stop smoking

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value

Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira

Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

Agba economic, teach us more.

helinues:


Make Dem kuku contest for the president in the next election.

Look for something reasonable to do with your time so you don't regret it later.

From their submissions, "it has been hell for Federal Workers since the removal of fuel subsidy.."

I'm just wondering how then it has been for those without Jobs..at least the Federal Worker still collects his salaries and even gets Wage awards, I heard for 6 months..

the common man on the street gets nothing. Labour who are supposed to fight for a better living standard for all, lost focus at some point due to the dual Nigerian factors of gréed and sélfishness.. 🤔🤔

Sadly, this demand will not fly.

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value





Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

He should pay.....subsidy is not a crime...it's one of the ways government give back to the masses......if they dont pay they will embezzle it ...their embezzlement is always sustainable but when its time to do for masses...they will be saying stories of unsustainable..

sustainable or not...they should pay.....

so they actually knew the Agbado master / conman's plan of scamming workers.



We told them what he was and that he is empty, but they called us all sort of nAmes.

Enjoy Una Renewed Shege

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value





Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

Westin be your own surname let's check something

AqualinaXYZ:
For una mind now Tinubu has made Naira gained value





Una no know say the werey dey pay huge to defend naira





Tinubu is paying for naira subsidy

Arobaga.

The funniest guy on Nairaland

When it was high, you complained. Now it is low, you are still complaining.

Whether they subsidise it or not, na dem sabi. As long as it is low, then it is good for Nigeria.

Fullstop.