FG pledges commitment to welfare of workers

The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Prof Stephen Ocheni has said the Federal Government remained committed to the improvement of wellbeing of workers in the country.  Ocheni, who spoke at the weekend in Igalamela Local Government Area  of Kogi State, said that the Federal Government has already inaugurated a committee on minimum wage which […]

The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Prof Stephen Ocheni has said the Federal Government remained committed to the improvement of wellbeing of workers in the country. 

Ocheni, who spoke at the weekend in Igalamela Local Government Area  of Kogi State, said that the Federal Government has already inaugurated a committee on minimum wage which is already fashioning out an improved and living wage for workers.

According to him, the economic recovery and growth plan  policy of the Federal Government was designed to improve the standard of living and wellbeing of all Nigerians, including workers. 

On the issue of employment, he said the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has embarked on an all-inclusive economy designed to improve both the private and public sector because government alone cannot be the employer of labour. 

He said the Federal Government has invigorated the efforts of the National Directorate of Employment to create self-sustaining employments for youths in the country through skills acquisition and empowerment with startup packs.