Mr Martins, however, appreciated the Oyo State government for paying ₦80,000 minimum wage
Mr Ajaero said the salaries of some workers were currently below the amount they were receiving before the new minimum wage of N70,000.
The NLC had earlier picketed the ministry over the unlawful sack of Mr Ekpaha.
The congress threatened to shut down operations of the telcos nationwide by March 1, 2025.
Mr Dingyadi made this statement during a friendly visit to the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, in Abuja on Thursday.
NLC says stringent measures are in place to ensure governors and employers pay the new minimum wage before the end of March.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced plans to embark on a nationwide rally on February 4 over the 50 per cent hike in telecom services by the Nigerian Communications Commission
He called on all Nigerian workers and masses to reject the tariff hike.
He said that certain parts of the bill were meant to improve the lives of workers.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the federal government to prioritise social dialogue in 2025.
