CAN has begged the organized labour to suspend the proposed Monday strike action over the new minimum wage demand from FG.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Imo state branch, has appealed to organised labour to reconsider its plan to embark on a nationwide strike over the minimum wage increase.
This Nigeria news platform understands that the state chairman of CAN, Rev. Eches Divine Eches noted that the proposed minimum wage would be difficult for state governments and the organized private sector to implement and that it could lead to economic instability.
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“While we understand the need for a fair minimum wage, we must also consider the economic implications of such a drastic increase,” Rev. Eches said in a statement on Sunday, June 2.
He added: “Can Mr. Ajaero (NLC President) honestly say that Imo State or any other State Government in South East can pay a minimum wage of ₦494,000 without collapsing?”
“Does Joe Ajaero want to collapse the Nigerian economy? If not, why is he making impossible demands?”
The CAN chairman emphasised the need for a balanced approach that benefits workers without crippling the economy.
He noted: “Let us fight for workers but with love for country and mature reasoning. Any wrong fight could sabotage the economy and make things worse for the workers and nation as a whole.”
He appealed to both parties to approach the negotiations with an open and honest mind, considering the fragile state of the economy.
“Let us return to dialogue with an open and honest mind to avert any damage to our already fragile economy,” he urged.
