NLC ultimatum: FG weighs workers’ pay against fiscal pressure

The Federal Government has called for a balance between workers’ demands for improved pay and its financial capacity as the NLC’s two-week ultimatum over petrol prices and minimum wage nears its deadline. The Federal Government has called for a balance between workers’ demands for higher wages and the country’s financial capacity as the Nigeria Labour Congress’ two-week ultimatum...

• The Federal Government has called for a balance between workers’ demands for improved pay and its financial capacity as the NLC’s two-week ultimatum over petrol prices and minimum wage nears its deadline.
• The Federal Government has called for a balance between workers’ demands for higher wages and the country’s financial capacity as the Nigeria Labour Congress’ two-week ultimatum approaches its deadline.
• Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume made the call on Monday, October 19, at a National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission board retreat in Abuja.Akume, represented by Permanent Secretary in the General Services Office Dr Abubakar Kana, said decisions on salaries must protect workers’ welfare while taking government revenue, economic conditions and national development priorities into account.