Organised labour in Zamfara State has renewed its call for the full implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage, expressing concern over the state government’s failure to meet its commitment.
During the Workers’ Day celebration in Gusau, leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress criticized the discrepancies in the March salary payments, where many workers received only partial increments ranging from ₦3,000 to ₦7,000 instead of the agreed full adjustment.
The labour unions had previously issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to correct the salary anomalies and reinstate workers they claim were unlawfully dismissed.
They warned that failure to act could lead to industrial action across the state. Union leaders also accused members of the technical committee overseeing the wage implementation of sabotaging the process and breaching trust.
The Zamfara State Government had earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the labour unions to begin the new wage payment in March 2025 after completing a verification exercise.
However, the partial payments sparked renewed tensions and dissatisfaction among workers.
Labour representatives are now urging Governor Dauda Lawal to personally intervene to ensure the complete rollout of the ₦70,000 minimum wage and to honour the state’s agreement with the unions.
They emphasised that the welfare of workers must not be compromised and warned that further delays could disrupt industrial peace in the state.
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