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July 4, 2019
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan hasappealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC to shelve its proposed industrialaction over alleged delay in implementation of the 30,000 naira minimum wage.
Lawan made the appeal when the executives of the NLCand the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN led by Ayuba Waba andSunday Sabiyi  paid him a courtesy visitin Abuja.
Lawan called for further understanding andpatriotism, adding that some states had started paying the agreed minimum wage.
He also assured PASAN to collaborate with themanagement and leadership of the National Assembly, urging it to presentissue-based arguments, instead of embarking on strike action to press home itsdemands.
He also said the ninth assembly would not bedetracted, but remained focused in pursing growth in every sector of thecountry.
The NLC President later presented a congratulatorycard to Lawan on his emergence as the Chairman of the National Assembly.