The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the federal and state governments to emulate the Imo governor in implementing the N104,000 minimum wage for workers in the country.
“Despite the increase, currency devaluation meant the minimum wage was no longer higher than the poverty income level,” the U.S. government said.
Mr Karage said the strike became the last resort after prolonged patience and several reminders to the government for necessary action fell on deaf ears.
He appealed to the local council workers and members of the unions to consider the plight of the children who have been forced to remain at home due to the strike.
The strike is scheduled for April 16 over the nonpayment of minimum wage by the state government.
Mr Onyishi said that the review would take effect from January.
Mr Aiyedatiwa said that a retreat would soon be organised for top civil servants and political office holders in the state.
The agreement between the government and labour was signed following a series of meetings that started on Thursday.
“If the government is not responsive, that two days will now escalate to an indefinite strike. In Zamfara, a similar thing may likely happen,” said Mr Osifo.
Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N70,000 new minimum wage for Yobe civil servants.
