The 142nd session of the National Economic Council (NEC) is currently underway at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima presiding over the meeting.
This session is particularly significant as it follows President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of plans to consult with state governors and other key stakeholders regarding a new national minimum wage. This proposal is intended to be presented to the National Assembly for legislative approval.
Although the official agenda for today’s meeting has not been disclosed, it is widely anticipated that the national minimum wage will be a major topic of discussion. The issue has been a focal point for organized labour groups, who have been advocating strongly for an increase.
In attendance at the council meeting are members of the President’s economic team and all 36 state governors, who are NEC members. Among the governors present today are Usman Ododo (Kogi), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Lawal Dauda (Zamfara), Charles Soludo (Anambra), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo). Other notable attendees include Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Umar Radda (Katsina), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), and Umar Bago (Niger).
Several states are represented by their deputy governors.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
