The Nigeria Governors Forum has proposed a new national minimum wage of ₦100,000, amid growing concerns over rising food prices, inflation, and the worsening cost of living facing workers across the country.
The position was made known by the NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who said governors recognised the need to improve workers’ welfare in the face of current economic realities.
According to him, state governments are already engaging with the Federal Government and labour unions to reach a wage agreement that will be both fair to workers and sustainable for government finances.
The proposal is expected to influence ongoing conversations around salaries, inflation, and wider economic reforms, especially as many Nigerian workers continue to complain that their earnings can no longer meet basic household needs.
Nigeria’s statutory national minimum wage currently stands at ₦70,000 per month, though some states, including Lagos, Rivers, and Imo, are reportedly paying above the national benchmark.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has also continued to demand a salary review, insisting that workers’ income must reflect a living wage and not just survival pay.
