NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has brought attention to the pressing need for an increase in the minimum wage in Nigeria due to the current economic challenges facing the country. Ajaero has proposed that the minimum wage should be set at a minimum of $200 for the least-paid workers.
Ajaero emphasized the urgency of this wage adjustment, stating, “The least-paid worker in Nigeria should get a minimum of two hundred dollars. It’s not even up to ten dollars a day. I am not talking of ten dollars per hour; it’s not up to ten dollars a day.”
He further elaborated on the calculation, taking into account essential living expenses. Ajaero highlighted factors such as transportation costs, accommodation, and daily meals in his assessment of the minimum wage. According to his calculations, a worker would require approximately $2,000 per month to cover these basic expenses. This amount translates to nearly $60,000 for a 30-day period.
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Ajaero also considered other costs, including school fees for children and additional miscellaneous expenses. Even with a conservative estimate, he emphasized that a minimum wage of $200 would only begin to cover the essential needs of workers.
He emphasized the importance of reducing the cost of living through measures such as affordable transportation, free education, and accessible healthcare. These measures, he believes, could help ensure that a $200 minimum wage would be sufficient for workers and their families.
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Ajaero’s proposal comes at a time when many are grappling with the economic challenges in Nigeria, and discussions about a fair and livable minimum wage are gaining momentum. The debate surrounding the minimum wage highlights the broader issue of addressing the economic well-being of workers in the country.
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