President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration will focus on improving the welfare and security of Nigerians by implementing economic policies that prioritise the needs of the people.
He also promised to establish a better national minimum wage that takes into account the current economic situation.
The president made this known at a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum, led by its chairman, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, at the State House on Friday in Abuja.
Tinubu said that the federal and state governments would work together on the minimum wage review.
He added that the federal and state governments would collaborate on the review of the national minimum wage.
He said, “We need to do some arithmetic and soul-searching on the minimum wage.
“We will have to take a look at that together, and the revenue. We must strengthen the source and application of our revenue.’’
Tinubu encouraged the governors to use their positions to make a positive impact on the lives of the people, recognising that they were chosen among millions of citizens in their respective states.
“This meeting is not strange to me, and the content of the meeting is so valuable. The camaraderie is very stimulating. This is about the Nigerian project, not Bola Tinubu,’’ he said.
He also mentioned that the various exchange rates would be consolidated, emphasising that governance is a continuous process.
“I have inherited the assets and liabilities of my predecessor.
“As progressives and thinkers under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress, you have a role to play in educating our people and making sure we manage ourselves,’’ the President said.
