The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has assured Nigerian workers that the legislature will not abandon them amid growing concerns over wages, rising living costs and the need for better working conditions.

The assurance comes as the debate over Nigeria’s minimum wage continues to intensify, with organised labour calling for urgent action to protect workers’ purchasing power and ease the financial pressure on households.

According to The Guardian, the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) agreed on October 27, 2026, to begin fresh minimum wage negotiations and provide a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for federal workers for six months, starting in November. However, both sides have yet to resolve their disagreement over when a new minimum wage should take effect. The Guardian Nigeria

The issue has continued to attract attention as workers struggle with the rising cost of food, transportation, housing and other essential needs.

In a related development, Channels Television reported that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) called for a more permanent salary increase, arguing that temporary financial support would not provide lasting relief for workers. Channels Television

The House’s assurance is expected to reassure workers that their welfare remains an important issue in national discussions.

Nigerian workers are now looking to the government and lawmakers to translate such assurances into concrete measures that will improve salaries, protect purchasing power and deliver meaningful relief amid current economic challenges.