The Joint labour unions have agreed to enforce the new seventy thousand-naira minimum wage in all the states of the Federation.
The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Osun State Chapter, Mr Christopher Arapasopo, who stated this, explained that the unions agreed on the new minimum wage as a sacrifice to prevent a hike in fuel pump prices.
Mr Arapasopo further explained that during union National Executive Council meeting, all members agreed that they would enforce the minimum wage and that any state that failed to pay would be shut down.
He said the seventy thousand naira accepted by labour was still fair as it would be the least salary paid to workers in the lowest cadre.
Arapasopo added that consequential adjustments and benefits attached to the levels would increase the wage when it is implemented.
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