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The minister of state for labour and employment, Barrister Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha has assured Nigerian workers of better deal under the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government.
The Minister gave this assurance after a parley with Tinubu on the issue bothering on workers welfare said Mr President is determined to ensuring that Nigerians,particularly workers live decent life .
Barrister Onyejeocha said President Tinubu is genuinely committed to the welfare of the workers and Nigerians at large
The minister said “today, I had the privilege of meeting Mr President, His Excellency , Bola Ahmed Tinubu.We had a fruitful discussion and he is sincerely committed to the welfare of workers and Nigerians at large
“Mr President assured me that Nigerian workers are one of his priorities, stating that he will not play politics with the life of any Nigerian.He also urged Nigerians to remain calm for he will not let them down”
Commentimg on the one million naira new minimum wage being proposed by the organized labour, the minister said, “That is why we have the tripartite committee which means that, three people or segment will sit and decide on what will be the new minimum wage no one arm or a particular person can decide on it all alone. It will be a collective decision which be for the good of all Nigerians. Tripartite committee set up by the federal government has scheduled meetings.”