Reps propose N3,500 daily wage for unskilled labour

Reps

The House of Representatives is considering a bill seeking to promote sustainable rural development, reduce poverty and enhance the livelihoods of Nigerians in agrarian communities.

Titled “The National Integrated Rural Development Bill, 2025,” the proposed legislation applies to all rural areas within the country’s territorial boundaries as classified by relevant demographic and economic criteria.

Sponsored by the member representing Esan Central/Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State, Marcus Onobun, the bill is awaiting a second reading on the floor of the Green Chamber.

A copy of the proposed legislation exclusively obtained by Sunday PUNCH showed in Part III the provision to guarantee wage employment for rural households that would make every employed adult household entitled to a daily wage of N3,500. Punch