N70,000 minimum wage may not afford tissue paper in next 5 years –Ajaero

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has criticised the poor implementation of the national minimum wage policy, particularly by some state governments.

He expressed concern over the rising inflation in the country, stating that the current minimum wage of N70,000 might soon be insufficient for even basic necessities like a tissue paper.

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