Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress demanded an upward review of the national minimum wage during the Nigeria Rights of Workers Summit 2026 on Friday, August 7, 2026. Okay News reports that the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Adewale Adeyanju, representing President Joe Ajaero, stated the current ₦70,000 ($43) national minimum wage is insufficient to meet the basic needs of workers. Adewale Adeyanju said, “The current ₦70,000 minimum wage can no longer adequately respond to the realities confronting Nigerian workers, particularly with the rising cost of living.” The former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, urged stakeholders to adopt policies guaranteeing job security and social protection amid economic pressures. Nasir Idris said, “Whatever is agreed upon at the national level on the minimum wage, Kebbi State will implement it.”