FEC Approves Minimum Wage to Be Paid in Areas.

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THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday directed the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, to effect payment of the new national minimum wage of N30, 000 on or before 31st December 2019.
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja.


Senator Ngige further stated that FEC has approved that the payment should take effect from 18th April 2019.
Also, briefing, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said FEC approved N1.7 billion for procurement and installation of communication equipment for airport towers in Zaria and Katsina. He explained that the equipment is to ensure safety and efficiency at the airports, adding that the completion period for the contract is eight months.

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