NLC’s Benson Upah has condemned the non-payment of the new minimum wage, saying it deepens poverty and fuels social vices.
“Government has some policies that it wants to unravel, doesn’t want any opposition voice to be heard,” says NLC's Upah.
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NLC’s spokesperson Upah has questioned governors’ refusal to pay minimum wage despite increased funds and warns of socioeconomic repercussions.
"Government has to do a self introspection to see where the issues are," NLC's Benson Upah says regarding minimum wage.
Benson Upah says Anambra State is one of the worst wage payers and its government disregards workers.