By Abiola Olawale
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has began nationwide protest to push back the proposed amendment of the minimum wage.
The NLC had announced that they will embark on a nationwide protest on Wednesday, over a bill seeking to remove the minimum wage from the Executive Legislative list to the Concurrent Legislative list, proposed by some lawmakers of the National Assembly.
Following the development, the NLC members hit the streets of Abuja, demonstrating their opinions against the proposed bill.
The New Diplomat‘s checks revealed that the mobilization started at the Unity Fountain, Abuja and the workers were heading to the National Assembly complex.
The mobilization also witnessed large turnout of the members of the NLC, who are seeking for the full implementation of the minimum wage bill.
Speaking at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, Ayuba Wabba, National President, NLC, demanded that the Nigerian workers should be treated right, adding that the government must implement the minimum wage which is in line with the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Similarly, the members of the NLC, Lagos Chapter stormed the Lagos State Government House over the non-implementation of minimum wage.
