We'll Resist NASS Plan to Remove Minimum Wage From Exclusive List

We'll resist NASS plan to remove minimum wage from exclusive list

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it will oppose any attempt by the National Assembly to remove labour matters, including the minimum wage, from the

Ajaero Mobilises NLC against National Assemblys Move to Decentralise Minimum Wage Structure

James Sowole in Abeokuta The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has declared the organised labours opposition to any move by the National Assembly to transfer labour

"Minimum Wage Is A National Issue, Not For States" — Ajaero Vows Protest Over Proposed Labour Law Changes - TheNigeriaLawyer

The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared its opposition to any move by the National Assembly to transfer labour issues, including the matter of the minimum wage, from the exclusive legislative list of the Federal Government to the concurrent list. Such a change would empower individual states to set their workers’ wages. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, issued this warning on Friday during the National Administrative Council meeting of the Central Wor…

Labour warns National Assembly against removal of Labour provisions from exclusive list

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned the National Assembly against removing labour provisions from the Exclusive Legislative List The post NLC warns National Assembly against removal of Labour provisions from exclusive list appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

NLC Opposes National Assembly Plan to Remove Minimum Wage from FG’s Exclusive List

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed a proposed constitutional amendment by the National Assembly to transfer the minimum wage from the Federal Government’s exclusive legislative list to the concurrent list, allowing states to set their own wage standards. Speaking at the National Administrative Council meeting in Abeokuta on July 5, 2025, NLC President Joe Ajaero described the move as a “calculated attempt to bastardise the na…

Constitution Review: NLC cautions against removal of labour provisions from Exclusive List

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the National Assembly not to heed calls to remove labour provisions from the Exclusive Legislative List to Concurrent List in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. The Lagos State NLC Chairman, Mrs Funmi Sessi, made the call on Saturday while making the union’s presentation at the Senate’s […] The post Constitution Review: NLC cautions against removal of labour provisions from Exclusive List app…