State governors are considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000 as they seek to respond to rising inflation and the cost of living in Nigeria.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State said on Saturday that the proposal was being discussed with the Federal Government and organised labour.
"State governments recognise the urgent need to improve workers’ welfare in response to the current economic realities facing Nigerians," AbdulRazaq wrote on Facebook.
AbdulRazaq said talks were focused on finding a wage structure that protects workers’ purchasing power while remaining financially sustainable for states.
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He explained that policymakers must balance higher pay with the ability to fund public services and infrastructure projects.
"The goal is to improve the living conditions of workers while ensuring that states can continue to meet their obligations and sustain development projects that directly impact citizens," he added.
Nigeria’s current statutory minimum wage is N70,000 per month, but several states, including Lagos, Rivers and Imo, are already paying above the national benchmark.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has continued to call for a comprehensive salary review, arguing that workers need a living wage that reflects today’s economic conditions.
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