Breaking News: Federal Government and Organized Labour Reach Agreement on Minimum Wage (Document) | #NwokeukwuMascot
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The marathon discussions were a direct response to a nationwide strike that had severely disrupted activities across the country. The meeting aimed to address the grievances of the labour unions and find a mutual resolution to the wage dispute.
Key Resolutions from the Meeting:
1. Presidential Commitment: The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expressed a firm commitment to establishing a National Minimum Wage higher than N60,000.
2. Ongoing Negotiations: The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage is mandated to meet daily for the next week to finalize an agreeable minimum wage.
3. Labour's Response: In recognition of the President's commitment, the Organized Labour will immediately convene its internal organs to deliberate on this new proposal.
4. Worker Protection: Assurance was given that no worker will face retaliation as a consequence of participating in the industrial action.
The agreement, finalized in Abuja, signifies a crucial step towards resolving the wage dispute and restoring normalcy across the nation.
Signatories of the Agreement:
For the Federal Government of Nigeria:
- Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation
- Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment
For the Organized Labour:
- Joe Ajaero, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
- Festus Osifo, President, Trade Union Congress (TUC)
This agreement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of Nigerian workers and demonstrates a cooperative spirit between the government and labour unions. Further updates are anticipated as the Tripartite Committee progresses with its negotiations.
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