FG to Continue Payment of Wage Award
The Federal Government has assured Nigeria workers of its decision to continue payment of wage Award this week.
This was made known by the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha during a meeting with the Executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress in Abuja.
The Minister further gave the assurance that the ultimatum to the government on the implementation of the 16-point agreement reached with them on 2nd October, 2023 would be met.
Onyejeocha also implored the labour leaders to withdraw their 14-day ultimatum, as the government had stepped up efforts to complete the implementation of that agreement.
Onyejeocha noted that while the reaction of the Labour organizations was not unwarranted in the face of the government’s non-completion of the agreement, but bearing in mind that some items in the agreement could only be achieved in stages, she hoped that the discussion would lead to the rescinding of the ultimatum by labour.
She assured them of the President’s sincerity of purpose and unflinching dedication to the implementation of that agreement, adding that he would leave no stone unturned to satisfy the demands of the labour organizations.
The Minister promised that the government would keep working towards the complete implementation of the agreement, and requested the Labour centres to withdraw their ultimatum.
“I plead with you to sheath your sword. We have been showing good faith; it is just that it is not commensurate with your expectations; but I promise you that we will surpass your expectation this time, and I believe that everything will go well,” she said.
President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, enjoined the Federal Government to be committed to beating the deadline of the 14-day ultimatum, which started on 9th February 2024, by ensuring the implementation of that agreement.
Ajaero declared their resolve to stand by their ultimatum, and stated that every party to the agreement should endeavor to live up to expectations for the interest of Nigerians and the government.
