The Organised Labour has firmly rejected President Bola Tinubu's proposed N25,000 provisional wage increase aimed at mitigating the impact of the recent removal of petrol subsidy.
During a crucial meeting with the Federal Government team held at the Permanent Conference Room in the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Sunday, the Labour representatives voiced their disapproval of the proposed wage increment.
But, the workers' Unions objected, saying instead, they demanded that the wage be set at 100 per cent of the current minimum wage.
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