The Senate has affirmed its commitment to promptly consider the expected new minimum wage bill from the executive, aiming to enhance the welfare of workers and promote industrial harmony. Senator Diket Plang, Chairman of the Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, conveyed this plan in a statement.
Senator Plang assured Nigerians of the 10th Senate’s dedication to improving living conditions for workers and addressing the prevalent poverty in the country. He praised the collaborative efforts of the Federal Government and Organized Labour in initiating the necessary steps to review the current minimum wage.
The Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, under Senator Plang’s leadership, stands ready to expedite the passage of a new Act once negotiations conclude and the bill is transmitted to the National Assembly.
While commending the Federal Government for proactive measures that averted a nationwide strike, Senator Plang emphasized the importance of honoring agreements reached. He urged all parties involved to avoid reneging on the terms outlined in the memorandum of understanding.
Senator Plang reiterated the committee’s commitment to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) principle of decent work. The Senate pledges to take legislative actions supporting efforts to improve working conditions for Nigerian workers, including the implementation of a living wage in line with the decent work agenda.
