As part of continuous attempts to lessen the impact of economic hardship on Nigerian workers, state governors are proposing a new national minimum salary of N100,000, according to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

In a Facebook post shared by the state government on Saturday, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State and the chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, stated that the proposal was influenced by the growing financial strain on workers across the country, the rising cost of living, and ongoing inflation.

He claims that state governments recognize the pressing need to enhance workers' wellbeing in accordance with current economic conditions.

In order to get a pay structure that would benefit workers and be viable for governments at all levels, he said governors were already working with the federal government and organized labor.

"State governments recognise the urgent need to improve workers’ welfare in response to the current economic realities facing Nigerians,” AbdulRazaq said.

According to AbdulRazaq, the talks were centered on finding a balance between increasing workers' purchasing power and maintaining governments' capacity to carry out vital infrastructure projects and public services.

The objective is to enhance workers' living standards while guaranteeing that states can fulfill their responsibilities and maintain development initiatives that directly affect citizens, he stated.

He pointed out that although workers should be paid more, authorities also need to take subnational governments' financial situation into account.

As Nigerians continue to struggle with rising food prices, transportation costs, and other living expenses, the proposed ?100,000 minimum salary is anticipated to heighten national discussions about salaries, inflation, and more comprehensive economic reforms.

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