The Federal Government is planning to establish a 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage.
The 37 members will be responsible for recommending a new National Minimum Wage for the country.
According to reports, the Committee will be inaugurated on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 12 noon at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja.
The inauguration is a result of President Bola Tinubu’s approval, according to a statement by Segun Imohiosen for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
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The Committee will be chaired by Bukar Aji, former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and will include members from the Federal Government, State Government, Private Sector, and Organised Labour.
The members from the Federal Government include Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Hon Minister of State, Labour and Employment (Representing Hon Minister of Labour and Employment); Mr Wale Edun, Hon Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, Hon Minister of Budget Economic Planning.
Others were Dr (Mrs) Yemi Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Dr Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, GSO OSGF and Ekpo Nta, Esq, Chairman/CEO, NSIWC – Member/Secretary.
The members from the State Government included Alh Mohammed Umar Bago, Governor, Niger State- representative from North Central; Sen Bala Mohammed, Governor Bauchi State- representative from North East; Alh Umar Dikko Radda, Governor Katsina State- representative from North West.
Others were Prof Charles Soludo, Governor, Anambra State- representative from the South East; Sen Ademola Adeleke, Governor, Osun State- representative from South West; Mr Otu Bassey Edet, Governor, Cross River State- representative from South West.
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has several members, including Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA; Mr Chuma Nwankwo; and Mr Thompson Akpabio.
Members from the Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) included Asiwaju (Dr) Michael Olawale-Cole, National President; Hon (Dr) Ahmed Rabiu, National Vice President; and Chief Humphrey Ngonadi (NPOM), National Life President.
The National Association of Small and Medium Enterprise (NASME) has Dr Abdulrashid Yerima, President & Chairman of Council; Hon Theophilus Nnorom Okwuchukwu, Private Sector representative; and Dr. Muhammed Nura Bello, Zonal Vice President, North West.
Members from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) include Mrs Grace Omo-Lamai, Human Resource Director, Nigerian Breweries; Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, Director-General, MAN; and Lady Ada Chukwudozie, Managing Director, Dozzy Oil and Gas Limited.
From the organised labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ComradeJoe Ajaero, President, NLC; Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, mni; Comrade Prince Adeyanju Adewale; Comrade Ambali Akeem Olatunji; Comrade Benjamin Anthony; and Prof Theophilius Ndukuba.
Membership from the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) included Comrade (Engr) Festus Osifo, President, TUC; Comrade Tommy Etim Okon, PhD, Deputy President I, TUC; Comrade Kayode Surajudeen Alakija, Deputy President II; Comrade Jimoh Oyibo, Deputy President III; Comrade Nuhu A Toro, Secretary-General; and Comrade Hafusatu Shuaib, Chairperson Women Comm.
Members are advised to arrive early to process their clearance at the Security Gate and should be seated at the Council Chamber by 11.30 am.
A shuttle bus will be available at the Pilot Gate to convey members to the venue.
Furthermore, members of the Committee are to contact the Head of the Secretariat, Mr Chiadi Adighiogu, Director (Compensation) in the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission for information.
