NLC Seeks Fresh Negotiation Over Minimum Wage

The leadership of Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria  Labour Congress (NLC), has sought for fresh negotiation with the state government  over the implementation of the minimum wage of N18,000.00 to the civil servants.

The NLC state chairman Comrade Faruq Akanbi told newsmen recently that the Kwara State government, had not entered  into dialogue with the union on the implementation.

Comrade Akanbi urged the state government to review downward the PAY AS YOU EARN (PAYE) tax by civil servants.

The union leader urged the state government to give priority attention to the welfare of the pensioners through prompt payment of their emolument.

The NLC  chairman commended the Kwara Stated government for the  implementation of the civil servants promotion exercise.

He appealed for the prompt  payment of arrears to the promoted  civil servants without unnecessary delay.