The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed its support for the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress in their demand for an increase in the national minimum wage.

In a statement, the NANS President, PEDRO OBI, urged the government to respond promptly and favourably to the legitimate demands of Nigerian workers.

OBI highlighted the impact of economic challenges on the purchasing power of workers, stating that the current economic realities have significantly eroded the purchasing power of the average Nigerian worker. 

He further emphasized the necessity of a living wage, saying, it is within this context that the organized labour demands for a living wage become not only reasonable but also necessary.

The NANS leaders called on the government to engage the labour unions in constructive and meaningful negotiations to reach a mutually beneficial agreement on the minimum wage.