The Nigerian Labour Congress has congratulated Sen. Chris Ngige on his re-appointment as the Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment. A letter signed by the President of the NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba said Ngige’s re-appointment speaks volume of the confidence President Buhari reposes on him to steer the affairs of the Ministry towards the upliftment of…
The Federal Government has tasked stakeholders on the strict adherence to the Lifting and Allied Work Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2018 and the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations, 2018, approved for the promotion of safety and health at the workplace. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Senator Omotayo Alasoadura, made the call in Abuja…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to repositioning the Transport sector through the provision of enabling environment for the sector to operate and thrive. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, stated this at the 9th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in Abuja.…
The Federal Government has said that e-governance is essential for public sector productivity and efficiency. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Senator Omotayo Alasoadura, stated this when he flagged off the “Nigeria Public Sector Productivity and Innovation Summit”, in Abuja. He said that Government had made progress in providing essential and social services…
The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige said that job creation will take prominent place as he returns to the Ministry. According to him job creation and anti- corruption will be the yardstick with which his tenure will be measured. Speaking during his resumption and meeting with management and staff of the…
The Federal Government has promised to enroll members of the Newspaper Vendors Association of Nigeria in the N-Power programme, aimed at assisting them to acquire necessary skills. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, disclosed this in Abuja when members of the Federal Secretariat branch of the Association, led by its chairman, Desmond…
The Federal government has pledged to support the building of synergies with youths and other young people across the world to promote decent work for all. The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, William Alo disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 3 days Global Youth Employment Forum (GYEF), in Abuja, over…
The Federal Government has requested the assistance of the International Labour Oragnisation in strengthening the Labour Inspectorate System in the country by providing technical assistance for the review of Nigeria’s Labour Bills which were withdrawn from the National Assembly in 2017. Speaking while receiving the Director General of the International Labour Organisation Mr. Guy Ryder…
