In an unusual move, President Bola Tinubu attended the 142nd meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday at the presidential villa in Abuja.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is the chairman of the council which was expected to deliberate on the issues of the new national minimum wage.
The president’s attendance came against the backdrop of his decision to consult with necessary stakeholders including the state governors, all of whom are members of the council.
The president had said he would only submit a new national minimum wage to the national assembly for passage into law after such consultations.
However, at the end of the meeting, the council was silent on…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
