The Nation Newspaper Public servants, military, police get 35% consolidated pay rise
A cross-section of federal workers under certain consolidated categories got between 25 per cent and 35 per cent pay rise as announced yesterday.
The Federal Government also okayed a 20 to 28 per cent increase for pensioners enrolled in the Defined Benefits Scheme under the same consolidated salary structures .Njoku noted that similar salary adjustments had already been implemented for tertiary education and health sector professionals in the consolidated structures.
Acting NLC General Secretary, Comrade Ismail Bello, told our reporter that it was high time the government started putting the people first before taking any decision. He said: “In alignment with this year’s theme, which focuses on ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, I wish to state that the Federal Government remains steadfast in its resolve to prioritise the safety and well-being of all citizens.”
“We’re committed to legislative actions geared towards protection of workers’ rights, better welfare for their labour and a safer and healthier workplace,” he said “This period needs a lot of patience and sticking to due process in line with the International Labour Organisation principles of dialogue, bilaterally, and in some cases tripartite dialogue or even tripartite-plus to achieve the needed industrial peace and enhance productivity in the workplace and thereby boost the Nigerian economy.
“This reflects how much we have come to value the work you do and which also speaks to our unwavering commitment to rewarding hard work as a government,” he said.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor promised that the new wage and other welfare concerns would be addressed.
“I have no doubt that with the renewed zeal of Nigerian workers; we shall attain the glory of our nationhood. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the party lamented that many states were yet to implement the minimum wage.NNPP urged the government to cut the cost of governance and prioritise workers’ welfare.
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre hailed Nigerian workers for their remarkable resilience and resourcefulness. It added: “We urge the Nigerian government to prioritise the following policy recommendations to create a more enabling environment for Nigerian workers: The company, which is a member of JTI Worldwide with personnel in over 130 countries across the world, has attained excellence in its employee experience strategies and won the prestigious ‘Top Global Employer’ award for 10 consecutive years including regional certifications in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America, and the Middle East.
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