The Nigerian Government has revealed plans for the nationwide implementation of the new national minimum wage by January 2025, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This update was provided by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, during a meeting with a delegation from the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCN) at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
Minister Dingyadi acknowledged the concerns of workers and urged patience as his ministry continues gathering data on compliance across the states. He noted that while some states have either fully or partially implemented the new minimum wage, four or five states remain non-compliant.
Addressing the FCT’s implementation timeline, Dingyadi remarked, “The FCT said it will comply with the new minimum wage in January.
But your FCT chapter is saying that they want it done right now. I am not sure whether that is fair. Many states are going to do it in January. So, I don’t know why your FCT chapter is not accepting the same January timeline.”
The minister also assured workers that the ministry would revisit their concerns and requested a detailed list of federal agencies that have yet to comply with the minimum wage requirements. This, he said, would guide the ministry in taking appropriate corrective actions.
The announcement reflects ongoing efforts to ensure equitable wage adjustments nationwide while addressing the lingering compliance gaps among states and federal agencies.
