Nigeria Labour Congress condemns President Tinubu for raising petrol prices, stating it contradicts the minimum wage.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned President Bola Tinubu for raising petrol prices, claiming it undermines the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero alleges that labor was misled into accepting this wage to prevent fuel price hikes. The NLC plans to engage with the government to address the resulting worker hardships and urges action on rising poverty and hunger in Nigeria.

September 19, 2024
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