The Federal Government, with President Bola Tinubu’s approval, is set to launch a meticulous 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage. Chaired by former Head of the Civil Service, Bukar Aji, the committee boasts representation from various sectors, including:
From the Federal Government:- Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Hon. Minister of State, Labour and Employment (Representing Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment)
– Mr. Wale Edun, Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy
– Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, Hon. Minister of Budget Economic Planning
– Dr. (Mrs) Yemi Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
– Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, GSO. OSGF
– Ekpo Nta, Esq, Chairman/CEO, NSIWC – Member/Secretary
From the State Government:
– Alh. Mohammed Umar Bago, Governor, Niger State (representative from North Central)
– Sen. Bala Mohammed, Governor Bauchi State (representative from North East)
– Alh. Umar Dikko Radda, Governor Katsina State (representative from North West)
– Prof. Charles Soludo, Governor, Anambra State (representative from the South East)
– Sen. Ademola Adeleke, Governor, Osun State (representative from the South West)
– Mr. Otu Bassey Edet, Governor, Cross River State (representative from the South West)
From Business Associations:
– Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General, NECA (Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association)
– Mr. Chuma Nwankwo
– Mr. Thompson Akpabio
– Asiwaju (Dr) Michael Olawale-Cole, National President, NACCIMA (Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture)
– Hon. (Dr) Ahmed Rabiu, National Vice President
– Chief Humphrey Ngonadi (NPOM), National Life President
– Dr. Abdulrashid Yerima, President & Chairman of Council, NASME (National Association of Small and Medium Enterprise)
– Hon. Theophilus Nnorom Okwuchukwu, Private Sector representative
– Dr. Muhammed Nura Bello, Zonal Vice President, North West
– Mrs. Grace Omo-Lamai, Human Resource Director, Nigerian Breweries (Manufacturers Association of Nigeria)
– Segun Ajayi-Kadir, mni, Director-General, MAN
– Lady Ada Chukwudozie, Managing Director, Dozzy Oil and Gas Limited
From Organized Labour:
– Comrade Joe Ajaero, President, NLC (Nigeria Labour Congress)
– Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, mni
– Comrade Prince Adeyanju Adewale
– Comrade Ambali Akeem Olatunji
– Comrade Benjamin Anthony
– Prof. Theophilius Ndukuba
– Comrade (Engr) Festus Osifo, President, TUC (Trade Union Congress of Nigeria)
– Comrade Tommy Etim Okon, PhD, Deputy President I
– Comrade Kayode Surajudeen Alakija, Deputy President II
– Comrade Jimoh Oyibo, Deputy President. III
– Comrade Nuhu A. Toro, Secretary-General
– Comrade Hafusatu Shuaib, Chairperson Women Comm.
The inauguration is scheduled for January 30, 2024, at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja. Members are urged to arrive early, and a shuttle bus will be provided for transportation. Additionally, members can contact Mr. Chiadi Adighiogu, Director (Compensation) at the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission for further information.
