President Bola Tinubu yesterday restated that workers deserve improved welfare and better wage.
He said it is not unusual to review minimum wage every two or three years.
The President noted safe and enhanced working conditions is the driving force of any nation
He spoke during his meeting with leaders of Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) at Aso Villa.
He, however, stressed the need for realistic expectations on tminimum wage by stakeholders, noting the nation can only plan with its financial realities.
The President told the unionists his concern about workers’ welfare informed prioritisation of such by his administration.
However, TUC President, Festus Osifo, lamented the effect of inflation on the naira and that measures initiated by government to address rising cost of food and transportation need to give citizens relief.
