The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta State Council, held its State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Thursday, 3rd October 2024, at the Labour House in Asaba. The meeting, chaired by Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, focused on pressing issues surrounding the new minimum wage in Delta State.
During the meeting, the council expressed gratitude to the Delta State Government for constituting a Negotiation Committee to facilitate the implementation of the new minimum wage. While acknowledging the government’s efforts, the SEC stressed the need for urgent action to benefit workers.
At the end of the meeting, the following resolutions were reached: The SEC called on the state and local governments to implement the new minimum wage across Delta State without delay. According to the council, the new wage should be effective from 29th July 2024, as outlined in the official circular.
The SEC urged private sector employers in Delta State to immediately begin paying the new minimum wage to their workers, emphasizing that all sectors should comply with the wage increase to ensure fairness.
To ensure proper enforcement of the new wage policy, the SEC formed a task force that will monitor both public and private sector compliance in all 25 local government areas. This measure aims to guarantee that the new wage structure is applied consistently throughout the state.
The NLC reaffirmed its readiness to engage in further negotiations related to wage implementation and other labour concerns. The council committed to continued dialogue with the government to secure better working conditions for employees across the state.
The SEC appealed to workers to remain patient, assuring them that full implementation of the new minimum wage would follow the conclusion of ongoing negotiations. The council emphasized that efforts are underway to address workers’ concerns. The meeting concluded with the NLC leadership reaffirming its dedication to the rights and welfare of workers in Delta State.
