Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has not made any further comments on the new tax laws which took effect from January 1, rather it says it will begin the process of minimum wage review much earlier than the three-year time limit indicated in the agreement with Federal Government for N70,000 national minimum wage
Provisions in the new tax laws say workers who earn below N800,000 annually will not be taxed. However, any worker receiving N70,000 as minimum salary will be paid N840,000 annually and is liable to be affected.
The NLC said it will therefore engage government at all levels in a dialogue to ensure urgent review of workers’ wages in view of the escalating inflation and suffering in the land.
The labour movement also said its mobilisation in 2026 will be both strategic and tactful and that “it will work with and support only those governments and political actors who demonstrate, through clear, pro-people plans and actionable commitments, a genuine desire to uplift the masses from poverty and oppression.”
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In a message to mark the New Year 2026, NLC president, Joe Ajaero, said the labour organisation promised to mobilise, and hold every tier of government accountable for the benefit of Nigerians.
In addition, NLC said it intends to leverage on the promises of a more faithful and meaningful engagement from the federal government as pledged by President Bola Tinubu, secured through relentless pressure and collective voice.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
