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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has defended its negotiation of a proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants, stating that it acted independently and without the involvement of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). NLC President Joe Ajaero said the TUC neither participated in the talks nor requested government intervention on rising transport costs, and therefore should not oppose the outcome.
The TUC had rejected the proposed allowance, arguing that such interventions have previously failed to reach workers, citing the 2023 ₦40,000 wage award that many did not receive. NLC Assistant Secretary Chris Onyeka urged journalists to hold politicians accountable on workers’ welfare ahead of the 2027 elections, calling for a living wage and warning against economic reforms that suppress wages. The NLC reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Labour Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria, urging accurate reporting on labour issues.
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