The Federal Government has revealed ongoing preparations by President Bola Tinubu to introduce a new minimum wage for civil servants.
George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), disclosed the plan in Abuja on Thursday during the launch of a new presidential initiative aimed at empowering women.
Representing Tinubu at the event, Akume explained that positive changes would occur as more Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses are integrated into the country’s transportation system.
The present administration had previously reached agreements with organized labour in 2023, leading to the suspension of a nationwide strike.
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The agreements included the provision of CNG vehicles as alternatives to petrol-powered vehicles, the implementation of a cash transfer program, and an increase in the minimum wage.
Between August 2023 and March 2024, the federal government committed to investing N100 billion to acquire 3,000 CNG-powered 20-seater buses.
Also, in December, the government allocated N130 billion for CNG conversion and the adoption of electric vehicles.
Furthermore, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) demanded a new national minimum wage of N794,000 for workers in the South-West zone, while proposing a minimum wage of N540,000 for workers in the South East.
