By Editor 
The Federal Government’s Tripartite Committee has revealed that a new minimum wage figure will be ready by Friday (today), Channels TV reports.
This was disclosed by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma.
Uzodimma, who is a member of the Tripartite Committee said the government would arrive at a figure when the committee reconvenes by 11am on Friday.
The committee also previously met on Wednesday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, the venue of the meeting.
In attendance were representatives of the Federal Government including the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; representatives of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as well as the Head of Service of the Federation.
On the side of Organised Labour, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero; and his counterpart in the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo; were in attendance.
