Mr Dingyadi also acknowledged the contributions of the ILO, ECOWAS, NECA, NLC, TUC, and other ministries.
Mr Oyerinde said the development is particularly welcomed by the private sector, which faces acute forex challenges in importing raw materials.
Dangote Group was recognised under the Visible Impact Award for Resilience & Entrepreneurship.
The NECA boss stressed that setting a national minimum wage that reduces people’s ability to pay will set the stage for litigation and crisis.
Mr Oyerinde said that the move had become imperative to address Nigeria’s high unemployment rate.
The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) says it supports President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy.
NECA stated that the newly-introduced FPM and tariff increases were not only worrisome, but also landmines for businesses in the affected sectors.
Mr Ngige said this while declaring open a one-day trade Job, Career and Employability Fair, on Thursday in Abuja.
The association of private sector employers said VAT collected for August 2021 should be paid to FIRS.
