Tag: Workers Day

Workers Day: ‘We’re partners in progress’, Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

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Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has said that the Kaduna Light Rail Project which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Thursday will complement his administration’s efforts at easing transportation for workers in the State. The Governor said that his government recognised the economic pressures that workers face in the wake of subsidy reforms. Sani who made the remarks on the occasion of Workers’ Day celebration at Murtala Square on Friday, pointed out that ‘’Our relationship with organised labour has been constructive and we remain committed to sustaining this…

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Tinubu pledges to consider national living wage over minimum wage

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Asiwaju assures

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that their understanding, patience, commitment and support in the course of implementing his administration’s policies and programmes are not taken for granted. The President, who gave the assurance yesterday, during a colourful ceremony to mark the 2024 May Day celebration at the Eagle Square, Abuja, said it is a fundamental truth that the workers are Nigeria’s backbone, even as he acknowledged and appreciated their hard work, sacrifices, and contributions to the nation’s stability and prosperity. Speaking through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who…

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Tinubu salutes Nigerian workers on May Day

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President Bola Tinubu has heartily congratulated Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day, held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of our country. According to a press statement issued yesterday by the President’s Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, the President salutes Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running. The statement said, “President Tinubu celebrates Nigerian workers across all spheres – from the clerical officer, who ensures the…

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New Wage: NLC threatens to disrupt ‘industrial peace’ nationwide by end of May

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NLC threatens

Nigerian workers have given President Bola Tinubu until the end of May to finalise the implementation of the new national minimum wage for workers. NLC president, Joe Ajaero, who made the demand yesterday in Abuja, at this year’s International Workers Day, said, “All parties in the tripartite process are well represented, and the engagement has been robust. We have placed our demand of N615,000 only before our social partners while we await their offer. ?”If, however, the negotiation of the minimum wage is not concluded by the end of May,…

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Workers’ Day: FG declares today public holiday

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Interior Minister

The Federal Government has declared today, Wednesday, May 1, as public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. This declaration was contained in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. A’ishetu Gogo Ndayako on behalf of the Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Dr Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, re-iterated the need for excellence, efficiency and equity in all spheres of labour, re-affirming the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, productivity,…

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Minimum wage hike tops Labour’s wish list for May 1st, Worker’s Day

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Nigerian labour unions are gearing up for May Day celebrations with high expectations, particularly regarding a long-awaited increase in the national minimum wage. National Vice-President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Tommy Etim, emphasised the importance of May Day for Nigerian workers, calling it a “day of great anticipation”. He highlighted concerns about the impact of recent government policies on the welfare of workers, particularly rising poverty levels. Etim emphasised the urgent need for a new minimum wage to counter rising living costs. Organised Labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress…

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