MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING CHILDREN FROM STOREY BUILDING IN ABA. (PHOTO).
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's criticism of the N70,000 minimum wage, describing his remarks as "uncharitable" and refuting his claim of betrayal.
In a statement titled "Under Saint Matthew of Owu," NLC President Joe Ajaero explained that labour leaders initially demanded N610,000 as the minimum wage, but eventually settled for N70,000 after negotiations with President Bola Tinubu's government.
Ajaero countered Obasanjo's assertion that labour leaders prioritized personal interests over collective welfare, stating that the N70,000 minimum wage was inadequate but accepted to minimize hardship on citizens.
The NLC president also revealed that the N70,000 minimum wage came with incentives, including the promise of new negotiations in 2026, CNG buses for workers, and free conversion kits for workers' vehicles.
While acknowledging that some labour leaders may have personal interests, Ajaero argued that this was no reason to cast aspersions on most unions, questioning Obasanjo's motive for his criticism.
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