Labor will renegotiate the minimum wage in July

The Organized Labor Party will begin the process of renegotiating the National Minimum Wage in July.

This was stated by the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the May Day 2026 celebrations on Friday in Abuja.

NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, said this move was aimed at preventing delays experienced during previous wage negotiations.

Ajaero urged workers to unite in demanding a living wage that reflects the prevailing economic reality across the country.

He said: “Unity remains important as negotiations draw closer, as fragmentation will weaken workers’ bargaining power.

“Ahead of the wage talks, workers warned that division would weaken workers’ collective strength.

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“The Labor Party insists that unity is essential before negotiations, and emphasizes that a divided movement cannot achieve a just result.”

The NLC president demanded that workers receive 100 percent of their basic salaries starting in July pending the completion of negotiations.

He added that the request was to cushion the impact of the economic hardships Nigerian workers are currently facing.

He also reaffirmed the NLC’s commitment to defending workers’ rights and advancing their welfare nationally.

Ajaero said Nigerian workers must remain united in facing challenges that affect their livelihoods and dignity.

He added that unity remained important as negotiations drew closer, and he stressed that fragmentation would weaken workers’ bargaining power at a critical time.

TUC President Festus Osifo also called for strengthening social dialogue platforms, including the revitalization of the National Labor Consultative Council.

According to him, labor administration reforms are also necessary to ensure fairer and more effective industrial relations in Nigeria.

Osifo warned against persistent violations of labor laws by some companies and urged strict enforcement of existing regulations.

He expressed concern over the refusal of some state governments to fully implement the National Minimum Wage Act 2024.