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Femi Gbajabiamila, as the boss of our principal and the Senate President.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the demands of the protesters include: implementation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2021\/03\/17\/wabba-labour-will-defend-position-on-minimum-wage-by-all-means\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minimum wage<\/a>, duty tour allowances and training.<\/p>\n<p>While addressing the forum, Mr Gbajabiamila said that every labourer deserved his wages, adding that the NASS leadership were already looking into it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe wages owed since 2019 is not excusable, I will just ask that you are a little bit patient and a little understanding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know that there is financial constraint but one thing I know is that, I will make sure that these things are resolved and your arrears paid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate you by bringing this peacefully into our attention,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum on Tuesday in Abuja protested the non-payment of their 20 months\u2019 salary arrears. 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