Governors Propose ₦100,000 National Minimum Wage

Nigeria Governors' Forum proposes ₦100,000 national minimum wage as current ₦70,000 fails to meet economic realities. Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, NGF chairman, announced the proposal Saturday, citing rising cost of living and persistent inflation affecting workers nationwide. Governors are actively engaging with Federal Government and organized labor to balance worker welfare with government sustainability, recognizing the urgent need to improve purchasing power while preserving ability to deliver public services. Current minimum wage stands at ₦70,000 monthly, though some states already pay above benchmark. With food prices and transportation costs rising, will this proposed wage be enough for Nigerian workers to meet basic household needs?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/05/30/govs-propose-%e2%82%a6100000-as-new-national-minimum-wage/