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Federal Government Reaffirms Commitment To N35,000 Minimum Wage Award Implementation
- FG says it will settle all arrears of N35,000 minimum wage.
- The minister of labour and employment , Nkiruka, made this known to the public.
- She says the government is committed to constructive engagement with trade unions.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has assured workers that it will settle the arrears of the N35,000 wage award while emphasizing its dedication to addressing concerns outlined in the National Minimum Wage agreement with Organised Labour in 2023.
The commitment was reiterated by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, during separate meetings with the Trade Union Congress and Congress of University Academics on Wednesday in Abuja.
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Onyejeocha emphasized the government’s commitment to constructive engagement with trade unions, maintaining open lines of communication, and fostering positive labour relations to prevent potential strikes.
She expressed the government’s understanding of the challenges faced by trade unions and highlighted her visit to reassure them of the government’s partnership readiness.
- “I am here specifically to reassure you that we have not forgotten about the agreements between the government and trade unions.
- Thank God that you have confirmed that the federal government has started paying the N35,000 wage award, and I can assure you that the payment is on course, and the outstanding will be paid within a short period,” she stated.
Addressing the issue of the new national minimum wage, Onyejeocha emphasized the government’s commitment to initiating the committee’s work promptly.
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She assured stakeholders that the government would continue to engage with them on unfulfilled agreements, both current and past.
The President of the Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Osifo, commended the government for fulfilling 80% of the agreement with the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria.
While acknowledging the positive steps taken, Osifo urged the government to complete the remaining 20% of that agreement.
- “We are not a union that waits for the government to fail to hold it to ransom. That is why we keep engaging,” Osifo stated.
The government’s commitment to addressing wage concerns and fostering a collaborative relationship with trade unions was reinforced during the meetings, emphasizing a commitment to fulfilling agreements for the greater welfare of the people.
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