Perm sec canvasses for improved funding for labour ministry

 In view of the Labour Ministry’s critical role to the survival, growth and development of the country, a call has been made to the Federal Government to strengthen the ministry for optimal performance. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Clement Illoh made this request recently at the State House, while briefing […]

 In view of the Labour Ministry’s critical role to the survival, growth and development of the country, a call has been made to the Federal Government to strengthen the ministry for optimal performance.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Clement Illoh made this request recently at the State House, while briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the activities of his ministry.
Illo canvassed for the re-classification of the ministry from social to economic and security sector for proper funding to be channelled to the ministry to effectively carry out its statutory functions.
 According to the Permanent Secretary, “The need to place this ministry within the economic and security category with appropriate funding of its activities cannot be over- emphasized as ministries of labour all over the world are key to national survival, growth and development, it is the nation’s human capital resources that are responsible for the attainment of these critical objectives.”
 Dr.Illoh assured that his ministry will continue to deploy globally accepted strategies involving social dialogue, rule of law, due process, accountability, transparency and diplomacy in contributing to the process of national growth and development.
He also affirmed his commitments to re-positioning the Ministry of Labour and Productivity for employment generation, enhanced national productivity, industrial relations harmony and social security protection for all Nigerians in line with the present administration’s change mantra.