The Federal Government on Friday refuted the Nigeria
Labour Congres’ (NLC) accusation of foot-dragging to constitute tripartite
committee which is expected to deliberate on the proposed N56, 000 minimum wages
for workers in the country.
Sen Chris Ngige,
Minister of Labour and Employment said this in a statement signed by Mr Samuel
Olowookere, Deputy Director of Press in the ministry.
Ngige said his
attention had been drawn to publications in some section of the media, alleging
the Federal Government of intentionally stalling the process of constituting a
tripartite committee for the minimum wage.
“The above statement is
false and misleading as the Federal Government has demonstrated its commitment
to improving the welfare of the Nigerian workforce by holding series of
meetings with stakeholders on the subject matter.
“The final meeting of
the technical committee on new minimum wage was slated for 23rd February, 2017
but could not hold as scheduled.
“The Nigerian Labour
Congress and its Trade Union Congress counterpart requested for a postponement
of the meeting.
“This was in order to
attend the delegate conference of National Union of Civil Engineering
Construction/ Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW), at Asaba Delta State, ‘’he
said.
He said that in
demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment, a new date for the
meeting of the technical committee on minimum wage has been scheduled for March
14 by 2:00pm at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation
(OSGF).
The minister said
that the new date had been communicated to both the government and worker’s
representatives of the technical committee.
Ngige, therefore, said
the allegation as ascribed to the NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, was
`”mischievous and unfounded”.
“The NLC President is
fully aware of the rescheduled meeting and the reason for the postponement of
the earlier meeting which was at the instance of labour unions,” he added.
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