Workers Demand N300k Minimum Wage, N1.5m Salary for Level 17 Officers Amid Rising Cost of Living
The Federal Workers Forum has demanded an immediate review of federal civil servants' salaries, proposing that the minimum wage be increased from N70,000 to N300,000 and a maximum salary of N1.5 million for Level 17 officers.
Workers Demand N300k Minimum Wage, N1.5m Salary for Level 17 Officers Amid Rising Cost of Living
In a letter dated September 2, 2026, addressed to the National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, and other top government officials, the group called for urgent action to address the economic hardship facing federal workers.
"We call for justice and immediate wage review now, adjust the federal minimum wage to N300,000 and a maximum wage of N1.5m for the Level 17 officers," the workers said . The demand comes amid rising inflation and a significant increase in the cost of living, which has made it increasingly difficult for many civil servants to make ends meet.
According to the Federal Workers Forum, the N70,000 minimum wage approved in 2024 has not been fully implemented for federal workers, particularly the consequential adjustment and associated allowances.
The forum claimed that only N40,000 was added to federal workers' salaries after the minimum wage rose from N30,000 to N70,000, leaving many workers struggling to cope with the rising cost of living.
The group argued that the current wage structure is no longer sustainable and that urgent action is needed to prevent further hardship.
The demand for a wage review has sparked a broader conversation about the economic challenges facing Nigerian workers and the need for the government to prioritise the welfare of its employees.
The Federal Workers Forum has also called for the full implementation of the consequential adjustment and associated allowances, insisting that the government must honour its commitment to workers' welfare.
The group has also expressed frustration with the slow pace of implementation, which they say has left many workers struggling to survive.
As the conversation continues, the government has not yet responded to the demands, but the pressure is likely to mount as more workers join the call for a wage review.
The outcome of the debate will have significant implications for the welfare of federal workers and the broader economy, and the public will be watching closely to see how the government responds.
Source: TrendyBeatz
