The Federal Government, on Sunday, unveiled a 37-man tripartite committee to look into the implementation of the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
The committee, led by a former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Aji, has six governors among its members.
According to a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Sunday in Abuja.
The members are Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger State, representing the North Central; Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, representing the North-East; Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, representing the North-West; Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra State, representing the South-East; Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, representing the South-West; and Gov. Otu Bassey of Cross River State, representing the South-South.
The committee also has the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. (Mrs) Yemi Esan.
“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.
“Members are advised to be early to process their clearance at the Security Gate and should be seated at the Council Chamber by 11.30 am.
“In addition, a shuttle bus will be available at the Pilot Gate to convey members to the venue.
“Members of the Committee are to contact the Head of the Secretariat, Mr. Chiadi Adighiogu, Director (Compensation) in the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission for information.” the statement read.