The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected a proposed N100,000 national minimum wage, describing it as inadequate and unable to meet the current economic challenges facing Nigerian workers.
In a communiqué issued after a meeting held on Saturday, the group said the proposal falls short of a realistic living wage given rising inflation, insecurity, and the cost of living across the country.
The forum said many federal workers are already struggling with low salaries, unpaid arrears, and delayed entitlements despite government assurances on improved welfare. It also claimed that the implementation of the existing N70,000 minimum wage has not significantly improved workers’ purchasing power.
According to the statement, workers are still affected by outstanding allowances, promotion arrears, and other unpaid benefits accumulated over several years. The group also expressed concern over worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and violent attacks affecting citizens nationwide.
The FWF criticised the proposed N100,000 wage reportedly discussed by governors, calling it insufficient and inconsistent with current economic realities.
The forum further urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to consider industrial action if urgent steps are not taken to address hardship, insecurity, and wage concerns.
It also called on the federal government to settle all outstanding arrears, introduce a cost-of-living allowance, and take stronger action to improve security across the country.
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