By Busari Kabirat
The 37-man Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage, is set to be inaugurated on Tuesday 30th of January, 2024, by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The Inauguration is to be chaired by the former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, following the President’s approval.
In accordance with the Director, Information at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said the inauguration is to commence by 12:00 noon at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja.
Members constituting the Committee are picked from the Federal Government, State Government, Private Sector and the Organised Labour.
The members includes:
Federal Government: Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State, Labour and Employment (Representing Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment); Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget, Economic Planning; Dr (Mrs) Yemi Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Dr Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary, GSO. OSGF and Ekpo Nta, Esq, Chairman/CEO, NSIWC – Member/Secretary.
State Government: Alhaji Mohammed Umar Bago, Governor, Niger State- representative from North Central; Sen. Bala Mohammed, Governor Bauchi State- representative from North East; Alhaji Umar Dikko Radda, Governor Katsina State- representative from North West; Prof. Charles Soludo, Governor, Anambra State- representative from the South East; Sen. Ademola Adeleke, Governor, Osun State- representative from South West; Mr Otu Bassey Edet, Governor, Cross River State- representative from South South.
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA): Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General, NECA; Mr Chuma Nwankwo; Mr Thompson Akpabio.
Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA): Asiwaju (Dr) Michael Olawale-Cole, National President; Hon. (Dr) Ahmed Rabiu, National Vice President and Chief Humphrey Ngonadi (NPOM), National Life President.
National Association of Small and Medium Enterprise (NASME): Dr. Abdulrashid Yerima, President & Chairman of Council; Hon. Theophilus Nnorom Okwuchukwu.
Private Sector representative; Dr. Muhammed Nura Bello, Zonal Vice President, North West
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) :
Mrs. Grace Omo-Lamai, Human Resource Director, Nigerian Breweries; Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, MAN; Lady Ada Chukwudozie, Managing Director, Dozzy Oil and Gas Limited.
Organised labour:
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC): Comrade Joe Ajaero, President, NLC; Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, Comrade Prince Adeyanju Adewale; Comrade Ambali Akeem Olatunji; Comrade Benjamin Anthony and Prof. Theophilius Ndukuba.
Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC):
Comrade (Engr) Festus Osifo, President, Comrade Tommy Etim Okon, PhD, Deputy President I, TUC; Comrade Kayode Surajudeen Alakija, Deputy President II; Comrade Jimoh Oyibo, Deputy President. III; Comrade Nuhu A. Toro, Secretary-General and Comrade Hafusatu Shuaib, Chairperson Women Comm.
All members are enjoined to be punctual to process their clearance at the Security Gate and should be seated at the Council Chamber on or before 11.30 am.
For information, all members of the Committee are to contact Mr. Chiadi Adighiogu, the Head of the Secretariat, Director (Compensation) in the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission and shuttle buses will be available at the Pilot Gate to convey members to the venue.
