Nigerians have expressed that the Nigerian Labour Congress‘s (NLC) demand for a minimum wage of N615,000 is deemed unrealistic.
Recall that the Nigerian Labour Congress had earlier proposed a monthly minimum wage of N615,000.
In response to the union’s demand, citizens have turned to social media to express doubts about its feasibility, particularly given the current state of the country.
On Facebook, @Michael Umoh shared on Facebook that such a demand seems unrealistic and questions whether the labor union is truly advocating for the people’s interests.
He said ‘‘Labour demanding N615k as a minimum wage is an unrealistic demand. One might begin to question if they are truly on the side of the people.”
Adetutu Alabi Samuel said “ Not realistic, even if agreed on most governors won’t pay.”
Muhammad Tasiu Bichi opined, “Honestly it’s not, they’re just joking. Federal government can’t afford to pay More than 100k to a civil servants.
This is how the system is working in nigeria, the system will not support the interest of common nigerians.”
“It’s highly unrealistic, unreasonably demand”, George Gbolahan Maxwell said.
X (formerly known as Twitter) users also chimed in, highlighting that with Nigerians facing high living costs and inflation, the proposed minimum wage isn’t feasible.
It’s unrealistic. Let’s be aware that NLC is just a fraction in Nigeria labour force
— Emmanuel Olorunfemi (@tolugutsy) May 4, 2024
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If NLC and TUC are really serious about minimum wage they should come down to the Government level and start real and serious negotiations if not,till eternity!
— Mikail Lawal (@MikailLawal3) May 4, 2024
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Nigerians are faced with cost of living and high inflation hence the need for the review of the current minimum wage however, the amount labour is proposing in unrealistic considering the Nigeria struggling economy and also most of the States cannot afford such amount.
— suleiman mas’ud (@masudsuleiman01) May 4, 2024
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The proposed wage by the NLC is not realistic and no government will take Ajaero serious because of his partisan activities. From 30k to 615k, how on earth is possible to dance to that. Let the NLC tell the govt to control the price of commodities and reduce uni. tution fee
— Que Sera Sera (@Ile_Alayo) May 4, 2024
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Looking at the current state of the country, it’s not possible.
We all know that you cannot jump from 30k to 615k while the minimum 30k some state are still not implementing it. Let labor settled on a realistic terms with FG
— Mr Dantashe (@nuhuumar8) May 4, 2024
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Here is what Instagram users have to say,
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