Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have argued that the country’s federal system should allow states to negotiate minimum wages based on their individual financial capabilities.
This argument suggests that states should have the autonomy to determine their own minimum wages, rather than having a uniform national minimum wage.
This approach would recognize the varying economic conditions and financial resources of different states, allowing them to set wages that are realistic and sustainable for their respective economies.
This argument is based on the principle of federalism, which emphasizes the importance of state autonomy and the recognition of regional differences.
By allowing states to negotiate their own minimum wages, SANs believe that it would promote economic efficiency, reduce poverty, and improve the overall standard of living in each state.
