The committee that was recently constituted by the Federal Government on Consequential salary adjustments, arising from the new Minimum Wage Act 2024, has concluded its assignment with both parties’ signing the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
A statement signed by Eno Olotu, Head, Information and Public Relations, disclosed, that after the signing, Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, who doubled as the Chairman of the Committee, commended members for the painstaking effort put in the task assigned.
The HCSF said, “both the Trade Union and the Government sides have agreed on the Consequential Adjustments in Salaries arising from the new minimum wage of N70,000. 
Mrs Walson-Jack also disclosed that all members considered the MOU and have all signed copies, concluding the exercise with handing over copies to representatives on both sides.
She described the assignment as the shortest and most peaceful negotiations thus far, adding that the signed copy of the MOU would now be forwarded to the Federal Government for further action.
In his remarks, the National Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Council, Comrade Benjamin Anthony, representing the Trade Union side, commended the HCSF and expressed satisfaction with the committee’s work. 
