Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has disclosed that efforts are underway to provide survival packages to Nigerians while the discussions on minimum wage continue.
According to a report from Premium Times, Abbas made this announcement on Tuesday, July 15, in Abuja during the National Policy Dialogue on Corruption, Social Norms, and Behavior Change in Nigeria. The event was organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation.
Represented by Hon Oluwole Oke of Osun State, the Speaker emphasized that it is crucial to address the issue where a significant portion of the population's take-home pay is insufficient to cover their basic needs, as this situation can lead to various forms of corruption. He highlighted the House of Representatives' keen interest in the ongoing review of the country's minimum wage. The Speaker assured that this time, the House is committed to ensuring that Nigerians receive a survival wage that can adequately support them.
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