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.
Mr Ajaero said the salaries of some workers were currently below the amount they were receiving before the new minimum wage of N70,000.
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“Comrades, armed security men, both in uniform and mufti, just invaded the Labour House in their numbers and were at the 10th Floor and 2nd Floor,” Mr Ajaero said.
Mr Ajaero stated that “accepting N70,000 was the best way to save Nigerians from further hardship.”
The federal government says organised labour has the duty to enforce compliance with the minimum wage payments by state governments.
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