Labour unions in Nigeria have declared that a strike will not be initiated despite President Tinubu’s delay to approve the new minimum wage bill.
The NLC head of information, Comrade Benson Upah stated that a strike is not always the solution to problems, although some factions of the unions have expressed concern over the delay.
“As at the time the Tripartite Committee submitted the report to the President, there was Democracy Day and then the Sallah break, all of which were practically lumped together for the political stakeholders to travel.
“So, on the length of time taken for the transmission of the executive bill, we have no issue with that; what we are concerned about is what will be transmitted to the National Assembly.” He said.
He further explained that; “I even want you to note that there is division in the ranks of the government team, with the governors saying they can’t even pay the N62,000. So, whatever the government transmits to the National Assembly, that will determine our mood. So, let us wait to reach the bridge before we climb it.”
According to him, two minimum wage proposals were submitted to the President, adding that whatever position he takes, will determine their next option.
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