KEY POINTS
- Union leaders across various states maintain pressure on authorities to address urgent matters of wage awards and pensions as well as insecurity issues.
- The minimum wage in Kebbi and Edo states exceeds any previous amounts by offering N75,000 to each worker.
- According to NHRC and labour unions economic reforms will succeed only when they include dignity and justice as well as equitable treatment of workers.
Worker groups in Nigeria maintained their striking attitude against state administrations during International Workers’ Day events which highlighted opposing views on employee care within the country,this leading to labour day divisions.
PDP governors applaud workers’ resilience, amidst Labour day divisions
The governors from the Peoples Democratic Party expressed appreciation for workers’ dedication towards national development through a challenging economic environment.
The PDP governors through Governor Bala Mohammed voiced their support to workers by recognizing their challenges and encouraging both hopefulness and constructive behavior.
The statement acknowledged that workers face difficulties because of rising inflation alongside unstable electricity supplies and increasing costs of necessary products.
NHRC: current economic policies are “crippling” workers
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) declared through its statement that human rights-aligned economic reforms are essential while assessing the situation with pessimism. Dr. Tony Ojukwu expressed his views as Executive Secretary through these words.
High rates of inflation have destroyed the ability of people to buy goods. The denial of workers to enjoy a proper living standard through their income represents a valid human rights violation.
Labour day divisions, wage demands mark celebrations across states
Kwara
Staff from MINILS staged protests throughout the Ilorin Workers’ Day ceremony because they believed the Director-General used improper leadership methods.
NLC Chair Saheed Olayinka condemned the combination of increasing costs with inadequate wages and dangerous situations in the state.
Plateau
Governor Caleb Mutfwang made two promises to pensioners during his speech.
The leaders of the Labour organization required their members to obtain their overdue wages and career advancements.
Rivers
Workers’ endurance received praise from suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara even though NLC Chair Alex Agwanwor strongly criticized the government for delaying minimum wage payments while neglecting pensions.
Bayelsa
Governor Douye Diri received compliments for his prompt salary distribution while he also presented two buses as gifts to NLC and TUC.
Kebbi
The state governor Nasir Idris rolled out the N75,000 minimum wage and canceled casual employment while adding new workers to the payroll. Labour representatives praised the government’s leadership model which put workers at its center.
Wage reforms, conflicts, and promises
Nasarawa
The NLC Chairperson Ismaila Oko told authorities that workers receive inferior second-class treatment through their delayed salary and pension payments.
Abia
Governor Alex Otti declared that staff salaries will reach their accounts before the month ends while pledging to execute any national wage increase bills.
Edo
The increase of minimum wage to N75,000 by Governor Monday Okpebholo led to venue disruption at the event. NLC Acting Chair Bernard Egwekhide declared the wage boost as a major accomplishment.
Benue
Governor Hyacinth Alia made two promises to his constituents: payment of regular salaries and security system improvements to support citizens who left their homes.
Ebonyi
Governor Francis Nwifuru immediately delivered gratuities to employees while ensuring payroll automation together with total clearance of 27 years of outstanding payments.
Kano
NLC Chair Kabir Ado Minjibir denied the existence of ghost workers in payroll systems because of unfinished retirement processes.
