Civil servants threaten strike over minimum wage

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has issued a stern warning to state governments that fail to adopt the new N70,000 national minimum wage, threatening to disrupt their operations.

The newly elected president of the association, Shehu Muhammed, conveyed this during the 5th Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Lagos.

Muhammed emphasized that implementing the new wage is non-negotiable, urging state governments to act promptly.

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He highlighted that with increased allocations from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), states have the capacity to enhance the living standards of their citizens.

He suggested that states could achieve this by curbing financial waste and plugging leaks in government spending.

The ASCSN leadership has made the full implementation of the new minimum wage and its consequential adjustments a top priority.

Muhammed called for the establishment of a committee to oversee these adjustments, ensuring that workers receive a living wage across both federal and state levels.

In a related note, the association’s Secretary General, Joshua Apebo, stressed that state governors should swiftly implement the new wage structure, especially given the increased FAAC allocations following the removal of fuel subsidies.

He advised governments to adopt income indexing policies to align wages with inflation rates.

Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), expressed support for the ASCSN’s new leadership, urging them to prioritize the interests of the union and its members.