NLC calls for a minimum pay of N225,000 for workers in Lagos.

 

In light of growing inflation,  NLC calls for a minimum salary of N225,000 for workers in Lagos.  Bolanle Olorunfemi Cited mounting economic strain on workers and rising inflation, the Nigeria Labour Congress Lagos State Council has urged Lagos State Government to raise the minimum wage from N85,000 to N225,000. 

The National News Agency (NAN) reported on May 1, 2026, that Funmi Sessi, the council's chairperson, voiced the demand during the 2026 International Workers' Day event at Mobolaji Arena. 

The union said that the high cost of living has made the existing income insufficient, pointing out that inflation has drastically decreased workers' purchasing power and made it challenging to cover necessities like food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and education.

The Nigeria Labour Congress Lagos State Council said that pay have significantly decreased since the last adjustment and that the current wage structure is no longer able to shield employees from the strain of inflation and growing living expenses.

"This amount is no longer sufficient given the current economic hardship and the high cost of living in Lagos."
"In the interest of workers and industrial harmony, we humbly request that the state government review the minimum wage to N225,000."

 
Despite having full-time jobs, workers are now finding it difficult to pay for necessities like food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and education, according to labor leaders.