President Bola Tinubu has mentioned Nigerian employees deserve improved welfare, higher wages, in addition to protected and enhanced working circumstances because the driving drive of the nation.
Talking with the management of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Commerce Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Comrade Festus Osifo, on the State Home in Abuja on Thursday, President Tinubu, in a press release by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, mentioned he was involved in regards to the welfare of Nigerian employees and that his administration was prioritising their considerations.
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“I take note of every part round me. A cheerful employee is a productive employee. And society is dependent upon the productiveness of the completely happy employee,” the President mentioned.
Nevertheless, the President referred to as for reasonable expectations as regards the minimal wage query, stating that: “You must lower your coat in keeping with out there material. Earlier than we will finalize on the minimal wage course of, now we have to have a look at the construction.
“Why should we modify wages each 5 years? Why not two? Why not three years? What’s an issue at the moment, might be eased up tomorrow. There’s a lot dynamism to this course of if we’re not myopic in our approaches. We are able to take a surgical method that’s primarily based on pragmatism and a deep understanding of all elements.”
In his remarks, the NLC President, Comrade Ajaero, emphasised the necessity for an upward adjustment to the present minimal wage, noting: “Between residing wage and minimal wage, we have to discover a steadiness. Issues are troublesome for the Nigerian employee.”
He congratulated the President on the judgement of the Supreme Court docket affirming the constitutional rights of native governments as regards monetary autonomy and different salient rules.
“I’ve to congratulate you on the difficulty of native authorities autonomy. We’ve been within the streets protesting for native authorities autonomy. Now that there’s gentle on the finish of the tunnel, it would quantity to ungratefulness if we fail to commend you,” the NLC President mentioned.
The TUC President, Comrade Osifo, mentioned inflation has adversely affected the worth of the naira and that the measures initiated by the federal government to deal with the rising price of meals and transportation must kick in to provide residents aid.
He mentioned the rollout of Compressed Pure Fuel-powered buses will assist in checking the excessive price of transportation, whereas the latest directive on the suspension of responsibility on sure meals imports will carry down the costs of meals objects, if correctly carried out.
“We commend you on the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court docket. Historical past is not going to neglect what has occurred at the moment. With this judgement, we consider Nigeria will make progress,” the TUC President additionally mentioned.
Additional talks had been adjourned till subsequent week to permit for wider session with all stakeholders.
