The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained engagement with organised labour on workers’ welfare and industrial relations, amid growing concerns over the rising cost of living and declining purchasing power.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, gave the assurance at the National Executive Council meeting of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria in Abuja.
Represented by the Director of Trade Union Services, Amos Falolupe, the minister said the government remained committed to working with organised labour, describing collaboration as a demonstration of maturity and a pathway to industrial peace.
In their remarks, the National President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, Comrade Shehu Mohammed, and human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, called for sustained dialogue, collaboration and mutual understanding in addressing challenges in industrial relations.
They expressed concern that the N70,000 national minimum wage had been eroded by rising inflation and the increasing cost of food, transportation, healthcare and other essential services.
The meeting is expected to produce resolutions aimed at strengthening the union, improving workers’ welfare and promoting industrial harmony.
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