The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State Chapter has demanded a new minimum wage of ₦150,000 for workers in the state, citing rising costs of living and recent wage increases in Imo and Ebonyi States.
Lagos NLC Chairperson Funmi Sesi made the call, noting that Lagos workers currently earn ₦85,000 as minimum wage and deserve an upward review in line with the state’s higher cost of accommodation, transportation, feeding, and utilities.
Sesi expressed optimism that all state governments would emulate Imo and Ebonyi, which recently increased their minimum wages to ₦104,000 and ₦90,000, respectively.
She emphasized that Lagos workers deserve a better wage and decent working conditions commensurate with the economic realities, especially in Lagos.
The demand comes as workers across the country continue to struggle with the high cost of living, and the NLC’s call is likely to put pressure on the Lagos State Government to review the minimum wage.
