The Federal Government inaugurated a 16-member committee on consequential adjustments in salaries to deliberate on issues arising from the provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024.
Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, on Friday performed the inauguration of the committee in Abuja.
She said the decision by the government became imperative so as to maintain a fair and equitable salary structure for federal civil servants.
Walson-Jack said the decision was as a result of the minimum wage, which was now fixed at N70,000, representing 133.33 percent increase from the previous minimum wage of N30,000.
She said: “Consequently, there is a need to adjust the salaries of other categories of staffers, taking into consideration the consequential effect of the new minimum wage.
“To implement the provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024, the Federal Government approved the constitution of a committee on consequential adjustments in salaries comprising 16 members.
“This is made up of eight members each from the Federal Government and Trade Union sides.”
The committee on the government side is chaired by Walson-Jack as Chairman and representatives of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment; and Permanent Secretary, General Service Office as members.
Others on the committee are Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office; Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation; Secretary, National Assembly Service Commission; and Secretary, Federal Judicial Service Commission.
On the Labour side, the committee has Comrade Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman JNPSNC (TUS) and National Vice President NLC; Comrade Oluwole Adeleye Sunday, National President, NCSU and National Vice President NLC; Comrade Roselyn Uba Anarah, National President of NUPSRAW.
The others are Comrade Kabiru Minjibir, National President, MHWUN; Comrade Michael Nnachi, National President, NAMMN; and Comrade Olowoyo Gbenga, acting National Secretary – JNPSNC.
The HoCSF listed the terms of reference of the committee to include to negotiate and agree on the consequential adjustments in salaries arising from the provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024.
The committee would also develop the template for ease of implementation of the approved N70,000 minimum wage.
Walson-Jack added: “It is crucial for us to recognise the significance of this assignment, and with a focus on maintaining industrial peace and harmony.
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“I am confident that we will execute it in the best interests of the public service and the nation as a whole.”
Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman, Joint Negotiating Council, who responded on behalf of labour, thanked the government for the decision, which he described as a “stepping stone” to finalise discussion on the minimum wage.
Anthony said: “We on the labour side wish to appreciate the government for coming up with this committee to ensure that we discuss the consequential adjustment, to ensure payment of salaries based on the new minimum wage.
“For us, we believe it is a stepping stone and we are going to work together with the government side to ensure that we bring a fair and a sincere discussion for the Nigerian workers.
“I believe that this will also consolidate our synergy with the government to continue to work together for the betterment of Nigerian workers.”
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