Organised Labour in Enugu State has announced that the state government began implementing an N80,000 minimum wage in November 2024, surpassing the national benchmark of N70,000.
Labour leaders also clarified that there are no plans for a strike, citing confidence in Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to workers’ welfare. They acknowledged that some discrepancies in consequential adjustments had been identified and communicated to the governor, who they trust will address the issues promptly.
This was disclosed in a joint statement by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Enugu State Council, Comrade Fabian Nwigbo; Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Ben Asogwa; and Chairman of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC), Comrade Ezekiel Omeh.
The statement reads:
“Organised Labour in Enugu State wishes to clarify recent media reports misrepresenting Enugu among states yet to implement the national minimum wage.
“We confirm that the Enugu State Government paid the N80,000 minimum wage approved by Governor Peter Mbah in the November 2024 salary. However, the payment did not fully reflect the consequential adjustments required for minimum wage implementation.
“As labour leaders, we have already communicated these discrepancies to His Excellency. Based on his proven commitment to workers’ welfare, we are confident he will address the matter.”
The statement further highlighted Governor Mbah’s past actions, reinforcing workers’ trust in his leadership:
Payment of N1.9 billion in four years of accumulated leave allowances owed to public primary school teachers.
Settlement of over N467 million in eight months of salary arrears owed to academic, non-academic, and casual staff of the Enugu State College of Education Technical (ESCET) before his tenure began.
Labour leaders emphasized their optimism, stating, “In the same spirit, we trust the governor to resolve the concerns regarding consequential adjustments. Therefore, there is no justification for a strike now or in the foreseeable future.”
The statement reaffirmed Organised Labour’s belief in the governor’s commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with workers while prioritizing their welfare.
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