Minimum Wage: FG inaugurates 16-member committee on consequential adjustment
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated a 16-member committee on consequential adjustments in salaries, to deliberate on issues coming from provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024.
While Inaugurating the committee, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation, said the decision by the government became very important so as to maintain a fair and just salary structure for the federal civil servants.
Walson-Jack said the decision was as a result of the minimum wage, which was now fixed at N70,000 representing 133.33 per cent increase from the previous minimum wage of N30,000
“Consequently, there is a need to adjust the salaries of other categories of staffers, taking into consideration the consequential effect of the new minimum wage.
“To achieve the provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024, the Federal Government approved the constitution of a committee on consequential adjustments in salaries comprising 16 members.
“This is comprised of eight members each from the Federal Government and Trade Union sides, ” she said.
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Permanent Secretary, General Service Office (OSGF), as members
others were
Secretary, National Assembly Service Commission,
Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office (OHCSF),
Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation,
Secretary, Federal Judicial Service Commission.
On the Labour Side, the committee has National Vice President NLC, Comrade Oluwole Adeleye Sunday,
Comrade Benjamin Anthony – National Chairman – JNPSNC (TUS)
Comrade Roselyn Uba Anarah National President – NUPSRAW.
others are: Comrade Michael Nnachi – National President, NAMMN, Comrade Kabiru Minjibir – National President – MHWUN,
Comrade Olowoyo Gbenga – (Ag) National Secretary – JNPSNC.
The Head of Service (HOS) listed the terms of reference of the committee to include; to negotiate and agree on the consequential adjustments in salaries arising from the provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024.
The committee would also develop the template for ease of implementation of the approved N70,000 minimum wage.
“It is important for us to recognize the significance of this assignment, and with a focus on maintaining industrial peace and harmony.
“I am confident that we will execute it in the best interests of the public service and the nation as a whole, ” she said.
Mr. Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman, Joint Negotiating Council, who responded on behalf of labour, thanked the government for the decision, which he described as a ‘stepping stone’ to finalize discussion on the minimum wage.
“We on the labour side wish to appreciate the government for coming up with this committee to ensure that we discuss on the consequential adjustment, to ensure payment of salaries based on the new minimum wage.