According to a report from DAILY POST, the Nigerian government has affirmed that the recommendations made by the Tripartite Committee on the new national minimum wage reflect a balanced and realistic approach to addressing the myriad challenges facing the country's workforce.
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, made this known on Monday in Abuja during a retreat organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for the Chairmen and Members of the joint Senate and House Committees on Employment, Labour and Productivity.
According to Onyejeocha, the submissions of the Tripartite Committee, which comprises the government, the organized private sector, and organized labour, serve as a blueprint for actionable reforms that will drive sustainable improvements in labour conditions across Nigeria.
"The Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is unwavering in its dedication to ensuring that all workers are treated with dignity, work in safe environments, and earn a living wage," Onyejeocha stated.
"Our vision is clear: to create a labour market that is fair, equitable, and capable of sustaining the aspirations of every Nigerian worker."
One of the key initiatives of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in this regard is the Labour and Employment Empowerment Program (LEEP), which Onyejeocha said embodies the government's holistic approach to labour reform, with a specific pillar dedicated to labour reforms and labour compliance.
Onyejeocha tasked the lawmakers to pass bills that reflect the yearnings of the country's labour force across all sectors, foster productivity and growth amongst the workforce, and also commensurably punish offenders and violators of labour laws.
The minister acknowledged the crucial role of legislative intervention in achieving the desired labour reforms, underscoring the need for the standing committees saddled with the responsibility of legislative oversight and the Parliament to enact laws that protect and empower workers.