ASCSN Elects Shehu Muhammed as New President
……. Calls for Implementation of New Minimum Wage Structure
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has elected new members to the Central Working Committee (CWC), which will lead the union for four years.
The election occurred at the 5th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference in Lagos, attended by representatives from the union’s units, branches, and chapters across all 36 states and the FCT.
In a statement signed by the new National President, Comrade Shehu Muhammed, and General Secretary, Comrade Joshua Apebo, and made available to journalists, announced the newly elected executive officers.
The elected officers include:
- Comrade Shehu Muhammed, National President
- Comrade Olubunmi Adebayo Fajobi, National Vice President
- Comrade Samson Ejike Okere, National Vice President
- Comrade Onjeh Enewa, National Vice President
- Comrade Archibong Etim Okon, National Vice President
- Comrade Adebayo Mubashiru Haroun, National Treasurer
- Comrade Martin Bolum, National Internal Auditor
- Comrade Shuaibu Afusatu, National Trustee
- Comrade Amodu O. Yinka Isiaka, Ex-officio Member
- Comrade Babayo Mohammed Hamma, Ex-officio Member
- Comrade Prince Excellent Efedhoma, Ex-officio Member
- Comrade Mike Nwonu, Ex-officio Member
- Comrade Balogun Babatunde, Ex-officio Member
The statement also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the National Minimum Wage Bill 2024, which sets the minimum wage at ₦70,000 per month, into law on Monday, July 29, 2024.
It called for the formation of a committee by the government to address the consequential adjustments of the new National Minimum Wage Act 2024 and ensure that no worker grade level is disadvantaged. The immediate implementation of the new minimum wage was also urged.
The statement encouraged state governments to minimise wastage and leakage in government spending to facilitate the implementation of the new minimum wage. This was especially important as they have been receiving increased funds from the Federal Account Allocation Committee since the removal of the fuel subsidy in May 2023.
In his acceptance speech, the new National President of ASCSN emphasised the importance of fully implementing the new national minimum wage and its consequential adjustments at the federal and state levels in collaboration with the leadership of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and adding that his commitment to advocating for the unity and solidarity of association members.
