Tinubu Tells Nigerian Workers To Expect Upward Review Of Salary

As part of efforts to cushion the harsh effect of fuel subsidy removal, Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured workers that there will be an upward review of their salary soon.

President Tinubu made the disclosure during his national broadcast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, saying once there is an agreement on a new minimum wage, budget provisions would be made to cover the review.

The removal of over four-decade-old petrol subsidy by the President on his swearing-in day has hit the economy with bouts of inflation, which have further strained citizens’ purchasing powers.

Tinubu however, commended organisations in the private sector that have already taken the initiative to increase the general remunerations of their employees. 

He said, “In the same vein, we are also working in collaboration with the Labour unions to introduce a new national minimum wage for workers. I want to tell our workers this: your salary review is coming. 

“Once we agree on the new minimum wage and general upward review, we will make budget provisions for it for immediate implementation. 

“I want to use this opportunity to salute many private employers in the Organised Private Sector who have already implemented general salary review for employees,” the President said.