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By Afolabi Samuel Odunayo

Leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have revealed reasons why they accepted the N70,000 minimum wage approved for Nigerian workers by President Bola Tinubu.

Earlier on Thursday, in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, the president had pledged to support the private sector and sub-national entities in meeting the approved minimum wage requirement.

Following the meeting, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero briefed the media, confirming the unions’ acceptance of the offer.

TUC President Comrade Festus Usifo and other labour representatives supported the decision, noting that the offer included additional incentives.

Also, Ajaero highlighted that the unions were swayed by the President’s commitment to reviewing the minimum wage every three years, rather than the previous longer intervals.

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