The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has criticized the Federal Government for its indifferent attitude towards discussions on a new minimum wage, warning of a potential strike if the issue remains unresolved.

"The government must take the matter of a new minimum wage seriously," said TUC President Festus Osifo in an interview on Tuesday.

For months, labor unions and the Federal Government have been engaged in negotiations over a new minimum wage, with the unions setting a deadline of May 31st.

Initially, labor demanded a ₦615,000 minimum wage but later reduced their request twice, now standing at ₦494,000. The government and the organized private sector had initially proposed ₦48,000 and ₦54,000, respectively, but these offers were rejected by the labor unions.