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The Federal Government has announced that many states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to begin implementing the new national minimum wage by January 2025.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCN) at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
He urged workers to exercise patience, noting that his ministry is still assessing which states have complied fully, partially, or not at all with the new wage standards.
“According to information provided by workers, about four or five states have yet to comply with the new minimum wage, while others have done so to varying degrees,” the minister said.
He added, “The FCT has committed to implementing the new minimum wage by January, but the FCT chapter of your association is demanding immediate action. I am not sure whether that is fair. Many states plan to implement it in January, so I don’t understand why the FCT chapter is unwilling to accept the same timeline.”
Dingyadi acknowledged the concerns raised by the union, including those related to federal agencies and the Office of the Accountant General. He promised that all issues would be reviewed and resolved amicably.
“We need a list of those who have not complied to guide us better in addressing the matter,” he said.
The minister also commended the union for their visit and emphasized the importance of peaceful dialogue in resolving labor disputes. He called on the leadership of the ASCN to set an example by approaching issues through negotiation and collaboration.
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