Oga, things are heating up in Nasarawa State! The government wan do strong head and implement the new minimum wage without talking to Labour properly. Workers are vexing and saying ‘No way!’ This is a big wahala that could affect everybody. Here’s the gist of what’s happening:
- Nasarawa State government wants to start paying the new minimum wage immediately.
- Labour says they didn’t agree on any salary table and it’s not fair.
- Workers are ready to fight for their right.
Minimum Wage Mayhem: Nasarawa Workers Say ‘No’!
You know how e dey go nah? Government dey try act like say dem sabi pass, but workers no gree. The Nasarawa State government wants to start paying workers a minimum wage of ₦70,500, but dem wan do it without agreeing on a proper salary table with Labour. Labour, the people wey dey fight for worker’s rights, dey vex say this move is ‘draconian’ and ‘against all known laws’.
What’s the Wahala?
According to Labour, the government is trying to use a salary table they cooked up themselves. They claim say the minimum wage committee, wey the deputy governor dey head, never finish their work, and dem never agree on anything. Labour is asking, ‘Where dem even see the salary table wey dem wan use?’ This is not how things are done, abi?
The Government’s Side of the Story?
While the government dey try to act like say dem dey do well, the workers no dey buy am. Governor Abdullahi Sule announced the ₦70,500 minimum wage during the commissioning of the deputy governor’s office. But Labour dey ask, how e wan take work without a proper agreement? This action is not making sense to the workers who feel like say dem no dey respect their voices.
Why This Matters to You
This issue is not just about Nasarawa workers. It shows how government dey handle workers’ rights in Naija. If the government fit just do anything without consulting with Labour, wetin go happen next? This na something we all need to watch closely. The workers are planning to fight for their rights, and who knows what go happen next?
Other Wage Issues Across the Nation
This is not the only place wey wage wahala dey happen o! In Oyo State, some people were remanded in court because of minimum wage related issues. And in Ondo state, IGR staff are protesting because dem never receive their new minimum wage. It seems say this minimum wage matter is becoming a big headache across the country.
Key Takeaways
- Nasarawa State government wan implement new minimum wage without proper agreement.
- Labour says the government’s action is ‘draconian’.
- The issue shows a lack of respect for collective bargaining.
- Similar wage issues are happening in other parts of Naija.
What’s Next?
The workers of Nasarawa are not happy, and dem no go keep quiet. Dem dey ready to fight for their right. We go dey follow this story closely to see how e go end. For now, make we dey stand with our workers and make sure dem get wetin dem deserve.
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