The federal government has assured workers in the country that implementing the new national minimum will take effect from April 1.
‘’The LEEP vision is to train and equip 2.5 million people. In Nigeria, youth unemployment remains a pressing issue,” said the labour minister.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has honoured 22 officers with the 2023 Ministerial Service Award for excellence and productivity.
The FG plans to roll out buses to alleviate the transportation challenges being faced by Nigerians.
NLC has called on the federal government to consider an annual review of the national minimum wage because of the inflationary trend and the value of the naira.
Ms Onyejeocha appealed to the labour organisations to withdraw their 14-day ultimatum.
“It is regrettable that the workers did not attend the conciliation meeting to which they were invited.”
She stressed the need for synergy between the government and private sector.
The minister has set up a committee to probe alleged complaints by staff against the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund management.
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who chaired the 18-member committee investigating the matter, made the demand on Wednesday in Abuja.
