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FG Reveals Details Of Meeting With Labour Leaders

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Oct 16, 2024.

The federal government has shed light on its recent meeting with organized labour, which took place on Wednesday in Abuja.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained that the government is committed to maintaining consistent dialogue with labour unions rather than waiting for tensions or disputes to arise before initiating discussions.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking to reporters after the meeting, Idris stressed the importance of ongoing engagement, noting that the government values a proactive approach to addressing labour-related issues.

“These are general discussions. The government is always eager to engage with labour, and this meeting is one of many to come.

“We won’t wait until there are conflicts or tensions before we start interacting with labour leaders,” he stated.

The meeting was held at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, where key labour representatives gathered to discuss various matters with government officials.

Idris highlighted that the discussions were broad in nature and part of a renewed effort by the government to foster a more cooperative relationship with labour unions.

When asked whether the new minimum wage was part of the discussions, Idris clarified that the meeting did not focus solely on that issue but touched on a range of topics.

“A lot of things were discussed, but we haven’t reached any conclusions that can be shared with Nigerians at this time. This is a work in progress, and it’s not a one-off conversation.

“What is most important is that the government is committed to continuous engagement with labour for the benefit of the country,” he explained.

In response to questions about whether the recent fuel price hike was addressed during the meeting, Idris reiterated the government’s commitment to an open and inclusive dialogue.

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“This meeting was part of our ongoing engagement with labour for the good of the country.

Labour is a crucial part of our society, and all of them are our brothers and sisters. The government is here to serve everyone, including labour, and we will continue to engage with them to ensure the well-being of all Nigerians,” he concluded.

The government emphasized that these discussions are part of a long-term strategy to build trust and ensure that labour unions are involved in key decisions that affect workers and the broader economy.