The
Presidency has frowned at misinterpretation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s
remarks when he received the report of the Tripartite Committee on the Review
of National Minimum Wage on Tuesday.
A
presidential source told NAN that the president did not endorse N30,000 as
proposed by the committee as being reported.
He, however,
stated that President Buhari had expressed his commitment to ensuring the
implementation of a new National Minimum Wage.
“But the
president’s speech at the event was immediately made available to the media and
nowhere indicated that the president endorsed N30,000 Minimum wage.
“It is not
the duty of the president only to endorse a new national minimum wage. The
process involves the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the National Economic
Council (NEC) and the National Assembly.
“It is
imperative for us to always avoid misinterpreting a written speech,’’ he added.
It would be
recalled that President Buhari had pledged that the Federal Government would
soon transmit an Executive bill (on National Minimum Wage) to the National
Assembly for its passage within the shortest possible time.
He said:
“Our plan is to transmit the Executive bill to the National Assembly for its
passage within the shortest possible time.
“I am fully
committed to having a new National Minimum Wage Act in the very near future.’’
Buhari also
expressed delight that the committee had successfully completed its assignment
in a peaceful and non-controversial manner.
“Let me use
this opportunity to recognise the leadership of the organised labour and
private sector as well as representatives of State and Federal Governments for
all your hard work.
“The fact
that we are here today, is a notable achievement.
“As the Executive
Arm commences its review of your submission, we will continue to engage you all
in closing any open areas presented in this report.
“I,
therefore, would like to ask for your patience and understanding in the coming
weeks.”
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