University workers peg minimum wage at N350,000
By Babagana Jidda
Kanempress News
25th April 2024
A cross-section of workers in Nigerian universities under the aegis of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), have pegged their minimum wage at N350,000.
The workers, who vowed not to go above or below that amount, explained that the current economic situation in Nigeria, caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and high inflation rates.
The University workers believed things have exacerbated the hardship they and their dependants face.
The workers spoke through its president, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, at the opening session of the union’s 5th National Delegates Conference held at the University of Abuja.
“Nigeria must transcend the concept of a mere minimum wage to embrace the notion of a living wage, commensurate with the rising cost of living,” Nwokoma said.
“Comparatively, other African countries have made strides in this regard, recognising the fundamental right of workers to earn wages that afford them dignity and a standard of living,” the workers president pointed out.
“On this note, I propose a minimum of N350,000 for the Nigerian worker as a monthly wage,” Nwokoma said.
On the issue of backlog of salaries owed NAAT members, the union leader said it “remains a pressing concern, impacting the financial stability of our members and causing disaffection and low morale.”
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