Idris Lafene, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Niger State, has stated that if it becomes law, labor will require the Niger State Government to pay N200,000.

This was said by the Labour leader in a telephone conversation with The PUNCH on Sunday, when he also stated that the state will be required to follow the law.

He emphasized that, if put into law, the government will be required to abide by the law, adding that it is not a question of whether or not they can afford it.

“There are laws, and if the measure becomes law, we’ll apply pressure. I can’t, however, speak for the government, as you well know. And since laws are required to be followed, we are aware that if there is a law, it must be followed.

“I said there are laws, whether they can afford it or not is not the issue, if it is passed into it is binding,” the man stated.

Additionally, he stated that the national labor organization is assisting the states in their discussions.

“We’re being led along. He questioned, “Are we not a part of the national body of the NLC?”

When asked if the state government could pay N200,000, the Governor of Niger State’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ibahim Bologi, responded that when they reached the bridge, the state will know how to cross it.

His statement read, “The negotiation is currently at the national level; it may be amended with the states.

He recommended that following her first Executive Council meeting, the newly appointed commissioner of information would be able to remark on the matters.