FG Responds to NLC Petition to ILO Over Alleged Anti-Labour Practices
* Says talks on new minimum wage underway * To announce incentives for workers soon Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Federal Government has said it has responded to the complaint
The Federal Government has responded to the complaint filed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against it at the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Nigeria's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kamil Shoretire, stated that the country has met the September 1 deadline to address the NLC's concerns. The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment disclosed that talks on a new minimum wage are ongoing in various sectors, including health and education, and additional incentives for workers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Shoretire emphasized that Nigeria has responded to the ILO's request, although certain issues remained pending. The ministry also supports skills development through apprenticeship programs and training centers, with the National Directorate of Employment investing heavily in artisanal skills.
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