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Like new National Anthem Act, pass new Minimum Wage Act now – Falana tells NASS
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has advised the National Assembly to pass new Minimum Wage Act the same way the new National Anthem Act was enacted within 48 hours, last week.
Falana, on Sunday revealed this in a press release noted that the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 has expired.
His words: “Pursuant to the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 the national minimum wage was fixed at N30,000. By virtue of section 3(4) of the Act 2019 the national minimum wage expires after five years, and it shall be reviewed in line with the provisions of this Act.”
“Since the commencement date of the Act was the 18th day of April 2019, the national minimum wage of N30,000 has since expired.
“Hence, the Minister of State, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Honourable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced during the last May Day rally in Abuja that the new national minimum wage would take effect on May 1, 2024.
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