We haven’t agreed to pay N35,000 as new minimum wage yet – LASG

Lagos State Government on Saturday said it has not yet agreed
with labour to pay N35,000 as the new minimum wage for workers,
saying negotiations are still ongoing.

Comrade Rasaq Adio Falade, State Chairman, JNC had on Friday
said government had settled for N35,000 as the new minimum wage and
that the payment would begin at the end of this month.

He said necessary terms of settlement and agreement were reached
after the end of the meeting on Friday.

However, the government said on Saturday that negotiations were
ongoing with labour unions in the State over the implementation of
the new minimum wage.

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Training,
Mr. Biodun Bamgboye said “We are in the process of minimum wage
negotiations with labour and we are looking at the best modalities
to implement it.”

The Permanent Secretary said any agreement reached with the
labour unions would be made public through government recognized
communication channels.

He assured public servants in the State that the outcome of the
minimum wage negotiation would represent their best interest.

Bamgboye reiterated that the governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
administration was committed to enhancing the welfare of staff.

“Being a people-oriented government, we are committed to
ensuring better service delivery through a competent and motivated
workforce,” Bamgboye said.

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