Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to think about increasing Nigeria’s minimum wage to ₦100,000.
His appeal came on Friday during a Sallah homage visit in Lagos by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, to Tinubu’s residence.
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During the visit, AbdulRazaq, who chairs the NGF, pointed out that many states are already approaching the ₦100,000 wage mark and emphasized the need for a national review of the minimum wage policy.
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“Regarding the minimum wage, many states are paying nearly 100,000 naira today. I encourage your excellency to initiate discussions on raising the minimum wage to 100,000,” he stated.
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He also mentioned that state governments would back the Federal Government in executing any agreed changes to the wage system.
This request contributes to ongoing national conversations about workers’ welfare, inflation, and the revision of Nigeria’s wage structure.
