NLC urges states to emulate Imo on N104 minimum wage.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government and other state governments to emulate Imo State's implementation of the N104,000 minimum wage. 

Speaking on the side-line of the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) 7th National Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, described the move by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as commendable and worth emulating, saying it could encourage other states to do more, noting that minimum wage is the least and states can do better, especially given the current economic situation.

Ajaero also expressed concerns about issues with the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), where the government has diverted 40% of workers' contributions and is seeking to unilaterally amend the NSITF Act, with the NLC demanding that the funds be accounted for and returned to benefit Nigerian workers.

The Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers also highlighted issues with unfair labor practices in the construction industry.

The union's President, Stephen Okoro, said they have zero tolerance for unfair labor practices and are working to abolish casualization in the industry, union prioritizes decent work agendas and preserving lives of members from occupational health hazards.

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