The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded N200,000 as the national minimum wage following the removal of fuel subsidy in the country.
The Union made this demand on Wednesday as a protests against hardship caused by the removal of subsidy rocks the country.
“The cost of living is very high and people are dying every day.
“We have decided to go to Abuja to discuss with the government constructively by tendering our charter of demands which includes the national minimum wage to be put forward as N200,000, the four refineries must work and Labour to be part of the supervisory committee.”
Meanwhile, the Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio has set up a committee to dialogue with protesting unions who broke down the National Assembly Complex first gate.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio immediately entered into a closed-door session with the lawmakers and upon his emergence from the meeting said the red chamber has set up a three-man committee to meet with the protesters at the National Assembly.
The committee was led by Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, from Borno South Senatorial District.
The Senate also resolved that it will in the shortest possible time meet with the NLC and TUC leadership to find an amicable resolution to the current impasse.
However, Ndume alongside Senator Ireti Kingibe and Senator Tony Nwonye, met with the protesters at the National Assembly.
The Senators were seen engaging Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero; and his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Festus Osifo.
