Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has advised Nigerian workers on what to do to ensure the amount they are demanding as minimum wage is met by the government.
Labour unions have demanded an increase from N18,000 to N30,000. However, the government is insisting on paying N22,500 per month.
Reacting to the disagreement concerning minimum wage, Nnamdi Kanu said,
“Nigerian workers are on a minimum wage of N18,000 per month which is roughly $48 equivalent,” Mr Kanu said in a radio broadcast on Sunday suspected to have come from Isreal.
“Recently they have been begging the government to increase it to N30, 000 about $85 per month.
“So, far the government have refused. This demand can be met with minimal fuss before presidential elections of next year if the workers remain resolute and determined not to vote.
“We call on all labour unions in Nigeria to join IPOB in election boycott campaign,” he said.