The new Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi has assured that the Federal Government would address all outstanding labour matters to sustain the existing industrial harmony in the country. Dingyadi, gave this assurance, Tuesday in his maiden address to the management and staff of the Ministry. The Minister also reiterated the commitment of…
The implementation of the new national minimum wage will be backdated to 1st April, 2024 whenever it comes into effect. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, disclosed this in Abuja on the occasion of the 2024 Workers’ Day celebration. She reassured Nigerian workers that despite the delay, government has been working diligently…
The federal government has launched the report of the country’s 2022 Child and Forced Labour Survey, carried out to generate data to serve as a reference for assessing the impact of the phenomenon on the lives of children and the entire nation. In her address at the launch, Minister of State for Labour and Employment,…
—— Pleads With NLC, TUC To Withdraw 14-Day Ultimatum The Federal Government has assured the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) of resuming the payment of wage award to workers this week. Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, gave the assurance in Abuja at a meeting with the leadership of…
The Federal Government is open to collaborating with the private sector to reduce unemployment and poverty in the country, through exploring opportunities in the agribusiness sector. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who spoke when she received representatives of Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited, who were in the Ministry to introduce…
….As ILO urges government to streamline fragmented social security programmes The Federal Government has joined forces with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to give more people access to social safety nets in Nigeria. A collaborative effort between the government and the ILO, according to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha,…
The newly deployed Permanent Secretary, Labour and Employment, Ismaila Abubakar, has called for unity of purpose among members of staff for better performance in the delivery of the mandate of the ministry. He noted that operating as a united force, in peace and harmony, they would be able to tackle decisively all obstruction in their…
…..TUC Applauds Progress, Urges Completion, full implementation of other agreements The Federal Government has continued to actively maintain open communication with major trade unions, aimed at preventing future strikes, foster positive labour relations, and ensure friendly working environment for workers. Minister of Labour and Employment, Barr Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, highlighted government’s committment towards implementing agreements with…
