The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to enhancing workers’ welfare and prosperity for all citizens in the country. Sen.
Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, made this pledge in a
statement signed by Mr Samuel Olowookere, Director of Press in the
ministry to mark the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration.
Ngige said
that workers should use the occasion to reminisce about the positive
outcomes of the labour’s struggle for better working conditions and
decent work environment.
According to him, this is an
administration that places a lot of premium on the welfare of workers
and all citizenry and has done so in very transparent manner.
“Our
openness is to provide enough window for all Nigerians to appreciate
the state of the nation and the efforts of the government.
“Our modest achievement in creating an equable condition for job security and improved welfare for workers.
“This
is as evident in the fact that no Federal civil or public servant has
lost his or her job in the last three years of the administration
despite the economic downturn.
“This is as well as the ongoing
effort to give effect to a new national minimum wage easily bear out
Federal Government’s commitment to the upliftment of the workforce.
“This
year’s celebration, therefore, presents an opportunity for a collective
reflection on the contributions of the labour movement to national
growth.
“We should also reflect on the steadfastness of the Buhari administration to the welfare of workers on the other,‘’ he said.
He, however, called for the continuous support for the success of administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
He
said the cardinal objective of the present administration was the
revival of the economy; enhancement of the security of the nation and
zero tolerance for corruption.
“The Federal Government has so far covered a considerable millage notwithstanding teething challenges.
“I, therefore, solicit your continued support towards bringing these national goals to fruition,’’ he added.
He further assured all workers of better days ahead.