The union's scribe says some state governors are still saying they cannot pay the N30,000 new minimum wage
The Nigerian Union of Teachers has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to match words with actions on the implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage by all tiers of government.
He appealed to the president to ensure total implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage across all tiers of government, saying that it will improve the standard of living of Nigerians. “It is the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure that every state including local governments comply with the implementation of the new minimum wage.“Hence, the N30,000 new minimum wage should be implemented from the federal level down to the local government level,” Amba said.
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