The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has put forward a set of demands, including the payment of a new minimum wage of N200,000 per month. Additionally, the TUC has requested that the government return to the previous pump price of N185 per litre for petrol, in order to create a favorable environment for negotiations.

In a statement issued by TUC's President, Festus Osifo, and Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, the following immediate actions were highlighted:

Maintaining the previous PMS pump price while discussions continue.

Increasing the minimum wage from the current N30,000 to N200,000 before the end of June 2023, along with necessary adjustments for the cost of living allowance (COLA) covering expenses such as feeding, transport, housing, etc.

The involvement of a state governor representative will be required in this statement, and all governors must commit to implementing the new minimum wage.

A tax holiday will be granted to employees, both in the government and private sector, who earn less than N200,000 or 500USD per month, whichever amount is higher. Additionally, a PMS allowance will be introduced for individuals earning between N200,000 and N500,000 or 500USD to 1,200USD per month, whichever amount is higher.

The retail exchange rate for PMS in the country should be maintained within a two percent limit for the next 10 years. In cases where the fluctuation exceeds two percent, the minimum wage will automatically increase at the corresponding rate.

An intervention fund will be established where the government will contribute N10 per litre on all locally consumed PMS. The main objective of this fund is to address long-standing national issues in education, health, and housing. A governance structure, involving labor, civil society, and the government, will be established to oversee the implementation of this fund.

The federal government should provide mass transit vehicles for all segments of the population. State governments should promptly establish a subsidized transportation system to alleviate the burden on workers and students. The specific details and framework for this initiative will be developed.

There is an immediate need for a review of the National Health Insurance Scheme to extend coverage to a larger number of Nigerians and prevent drug shortages.

There should be a visitation to the refineries that are currently undergoing rehabilitation in order to assess the progress of the work and establish a timeline for its completion.

The President should instruct the designated Minister of Labour to promptly establish the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC). This platform will serve as a forum for the government, labor representatives, and employers to discuss government policies and issues that may impact workers, as outlined in the relevant legislation.

Direct subsidies should be provided for food items, and the initial step could be the allocation of $800 million. The existing National Housing Fund (NHF) should be made accessible to genuine workers, and the framework for this accessibility must be discussed and agreed upon.

TUC further emphasized that the medium-term plan would involve the implementation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) nationwide, aligning with the government's previous commitment. The development of the framework and timeline for this initiative will be collaboratively established and agreed upon by both parties.

Labor and the government will collaborate to design a framework aimed at reducing the cost of governance by 15 percent in 2024 and 30 percent by 2025.

An immediate framework should be established to ensure the maintenance of roads and the expansion of rail networks throughout the country. Additionally, the government needs to develop a framework for a social housing policy that caters to workers, utilizing a rent-to-own system.

It is crucial to assess the current state of electricity in the country and formulate an action plan with defined timelines to address and resolve the existing issues.