KEY POINTS

• Shettima expressed the government’s dedication to improve workers’ welfare programs and wage system.
• The leader emphasized that the country must utilize its young labor force to drive national economic progress.
• During his meeting the ILO General Director praised Nigeria for helping him win the election and leading labor issues worldwide.

The Vice President Kashim Shettima confirmed to Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) that President Bola Tinubu intends to enhance the wellbeing of Nigerian workers.

During his meeting with the ILO delegation alongside Minister Muhammad Dingyadi Shettima discussed how the government continues its wage reform initiatives and promotes inclusive economic policies to build up the labor sector.

Labour reforms and demographic opportunities

Shettima commended Nigeria’s thriving labor movement also pointing out that multiple states started implementing the N70,000 minimum wage and took it higher than the agreed amount.

Shettima pointed out that the expanding youth population in Nigeria requires proper policy strategies to effectively develop their economic capabilities.

ILO acknowledges Nigeria’s role

The Director General of the ILO recognized Nigeria’s essential presence in the organization by remembering how the country backed his candidacy for office and held leadership positions throughout global labor affairs.

Key representatives from Nigeria’s labour sector also joined the gathering to strengthen bilateral labor reform cooperation between their nation and the ILO.