Sen. Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to Chief Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, has praised Tinubu for signing the new minimum wage bill into law, which raises the minimum wage to N70,000.
In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, Lado highlighted that this action reflects Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the challenges faced by Nigerian workers.
Lado described the swift passage and presidential assent to the bill as evidence of Tinubu’s commitment to his campaign promises.
He emphasized that the increased wage and the provision for a review every three years—up from the previous five-year interval—represent a significant improvement for workers’ compensation.
He stated, “with time, the people-centric governance model would turn the fortunes of this nation.”
“This shows that workers take home pay will continue to take them home under the present administration.
“Tinubu deserves the commendation of all for staying true to his promise,” he added.
He noted that the new minimum wage would better support workers. He also acknowledged the contributions of Nigerian workers to national development and encouraged continued dedication to service.
Additionally, Lado praised the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for their role in negotiating the wage increase.
He commended the National Assembly, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abass, for their prompt action in passing the bill.
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