FG, Labor Agreement on Minimum Wage of N70,000 Signed

 

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An agreement about the new minimum wage of N70,000 has been inked by the federal government and organized labor.

The ground-breaking agreement was reached following the completion of the committee's work on the new Minimum Wage Act 2024, which was recently established by the federal government.

Following the signing, members were complimented for their meticulous work on the assigned assignment by Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Federation's Civil Service and Chairman of the Committee.  

 According to Walson-Jack, "the Government and the Trade Union sides have agreed on the Consequential Adjustments in Salaries arising from the new minimum wage of N70,000."

She also said that the Memorandum of Understanding was taken into consideration by all members (MoU) and had everyone signed copies; copies were then given to representatives on both sides to wrap up the process.

The signed copy of the Memorandum of Understanding will now be sent to the federal government for additional action, according to the Head of State, who also characterized the assignment as the most expeditious and amicable negotiations to date.

The Trade Union side's National Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Council, Benjamin Anthony, praised Walson-Jack and expressed pleasure with the committee's efforts in his remarks.

In the meantime, the federal government has promised once more to finish building the multibillion-naira permanent headquarters of the National Library, which it began more than 20 years ago.

(MoU) and had everyone signed copies; copies were then given to representatives on both sides to wrap up the process.

The signed copy of the Memorandum of Understanding will now be sent to the federal government for additional action, according to the Head of State, who also characterized the assignment as the most expeditious and amicable negotiations to date.

The Trade Union side's National Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Council, Benjamin Anthony, praised Walson-Jack and expressed pleasure with the committee's efforts in his remarks.

In the meantime, the federal government has promised once more to finish building the multibillion-naira permanent headquarters of the National Library, which it began more than 20 years ago.

It will also examine the National Policy on Library and Information Systems and allocate more funds in the budget for the difficulties of the contemporary world.

In addition, he said, the government will engage publishers and writers to adhere to standards and criteria for quality assurance and assessment of educational resources, among other strategies. It will also support indigenous library management software and library endowment by individuals and corporate entities.

"Reviewing the National Policy on Library and Information System, finishing the National Library of Nigeria Headquarters building complex in Abuja, and increasing budgetary allocation for library development are some of these strategies," he stated.As we launch the Readership Promotion Campaign for this year, we are concentrating on removing obstacles to reading. We acknowledge that many Nigerians still struggle to have access to reading materials, especially those who live in rural areas.

neglected areas.

This is the reason this initiative is so significant—it gives every Nigerian, regardless of background, age, or geography, the gift of reading. This program makes sure that no one is left behind, from elementary and secondary schools to Hard-to-Reach Communities, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, and penal facilities.

Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, Chief Librarian and CEO of the National Library, stated in her introductory remarks that the 2024 Readership Promotion Campaign will emphasize reading through a variety of lenses, including utilizing technology to accommodate a range of interests and improve accessibility and inclusivity.