Nigerian workers have presented another set of demands to the federal government towards improving their living conditions.
The demands were unveiled yesterday, May 1, 2024, in Abuja by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, and his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Comrade Festus Osifo.
The unionists, who spoke at a rally to mark this year’s edition of the Workers’ Day, said the success of any government should be measured by its impact on the lives of the people, not by promises or control.
They called for a return to a nation where the people are the focus, stating that this would reduce corruption, insecurity, and the exodus of citizens seeking education, medical treatment and better life abroad.
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Highlighting the importance of the workforce, the labour leaders urged the government to recognise that improving workers’ conditions is not charity but a necessity for national productivity and growth.
They demanded that the ongoing national minimum wage negotiations reflect the economic realities faced by Nigerian workers and result in a living wage that motivates and inspires creativity.
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