The tripartite committee responsible for negotiating a new national minimum wage convened on Thursday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja.

This marks the fifth meeting since organized labor suspended its industrial action. The meeting was held behind closed doors.

Prominent members in attendance included the Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum , the Minister of State for Labour and Employment Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, a representative from the Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, and Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu.

During the meeting, committee members assured that a figure for the new minimum wage may be announced on Friday. This announcement comes after organized labor suspended their strike for one week to allow the committee to finalize negotiations and present a figure to the National Assembly.

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, met with the NLC President Joe Ajaero to discuss the ongoing negotiations.

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