New minimum wage: Put Nigerians First – Saraki Tells NLC, FG.

The President of the Nigerian Senate  Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has admonished the Federal government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)  to come to a compromise on raging issues in order to prevent the strike active proposed by workers in the interest of the country.

The Senate Leader made this passionate appeal in a press statement made available to Naija News by Yusuph Olaniyonu, the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the senate president.

Saraki urged the two sides to show sensitivity and concern for the plight of ordinary Nigerians who are already battling with the current harsh economic conditions in the country.

“My Appeal is for the two sides to immediately move fast, shift from their extreme positions and create a new middle ground in the negotiations for the new minimum wage. The shift in positions can be done even before the period of the commencement of the proposed strike action so that we do not further create tension within the economy.

“At this point, the interest of the people should be paramount in our minds. Any labour strike will cause inconvenience and discomfort to our people. While the government and labour are representing the interest of the people, it is important to also ensure we avoid any action that will not show sensitivity and sensibility to the plight of the people”, Saraki stated.

While assuring that an end will in no time come to the issues the Labour have with the government, Saraki applauded the patient, composure and courage of the Labour union.