The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has kicked against the non-inclusion of pensioners’ union leadership in the minimum wage committee slated to be inaugurated on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
The NUP in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, expressed worry that the Constitution clearly stipulates that minimum wage and pension are to be reviewed side by side.
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They argue that while government is set to inaugurate a committee to negotiate workers’ minimum pay, the reverse seems to be the case for pensioners.
The pensioners’ union, further wondered if the exclusion of pensioners in the committee means that another committee will be set-up and inaugurated at a later date to negotiate the review of pensions, or that Government has no plans to review pensions.
The letter which was signed by the NUP General Secretary, Actor Zal, however urged the SGF to correct the omission or communicate to pensioners the true intent of government concerning review of pensions.
The Committee is to review the National Minimum wage as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy that inflicts hardship on many households in Nigeria, including pensioners.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
