Indeed, this government is open to the committee’s suggestion of not just a minimum wage but a living wage.
The Kogi State CP told the NLC that the command was aware of the nationwide protest scheduled for today.
“Start from minimum wage: when you compare our country to South Africa. South Africa’s minimum wage is about $240 per month,” said Mr Onanuga.
Commercial banks in Areas 3 were open for operation as some customers were seen going in and out of their premises.
“Power at any level should never be used to settle personal scores.’’
Eyewitnesses reported a complete standstill of vehicular activities along the airport’s access roads and driveways.
“The executive, legislature and especially the judiciary must make Nigerians trust again in their country, “he said.
“Trade unions continue to face severe threats from the state via the brutal and suppressive power of the police and government.”
“Their proposed strike action is in gross breach of the subsisting court order,” said justice minister Lateef Fagbemi.
Some of the workers want the government to provide free transportation to and from their places of work and increase their salaries.
