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PRIVATE WORKERS SHOULD EARN ABOVE N70,000 - FG



The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to private employers who pay their workers less than the new minimum wage of N70,000, stating that failure to comply will be considered a punishable crime. 

This directive was communicated by Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria in Lagos.

According to Abubakar, the minimum wage is now a law, and paying less than N70,000 after deductions will result in severe consequences, including jail time. 

The government emphasizes that no Nigerian worker, whether in the public or private sector, should receive less than the minimum wage.

The Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria has expressed commitment to implementing the minimum wage and providing decent jobs for Nigerians.

However, they have requested clarification on whether the N70,000 minimum wage is net or gross.

The Nigeria Labour Congress has also urged private employers to ensure payment of the minimum wage, citing the current economic hardship faced by workers.

With the government's commitment to enforcing the minimum wage, private employers must take immediate action to adjust their payroll accordingly.


Key Points:

-Minimum Wage: N70,000

-Enforcement: The Federal Government will strictly enforce the minimum wage law

-Consequences: Failure to comply will result in severe consequences, including jail time

-Clarification Needed: The Employers Association has requested clarification on whether the minimum wage is net or gross

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