Nigerian Governors Convene in Abuja to Discuss New Minimum Wage and Key Issues
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is holding a crucial meeting in Abuja, attended by governors or deputy governors from all 36 states. The forum’s primary focus is President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of a N70,000 minimum wage, and the governors’ response to this new policy.
The meeting, taking place at the NGF secretariat, aims to assess the potential impact of the increased minimum wage on individual states and determine a collective response. This discussion is critical, as it will shape the governors’ approach to implementing the new policy and addressing its potential consequences.
In addition to the minimum wage discussion, the NGF meeting will address two contentious issues:
1. The proposed nationwide protest against bad governance, which has been gaining momentum in recent weeks.
2. The recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, which has significant implications for state governance.
As the first public session since the minimum wage announcement, this meeting provides a vital opportunity for governors to engage in meaningful discussions, forge a collective response to these challenges, and outline a path forward for effective governance. The outcomes of this meeting will likely have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s states and citizens.