Labour Minister Calls For Swift Passage Of Labour Laws

The Federal Government has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the passage of key labour reform bills aimed at repositioning the country’s labour administration system.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Maigari Dingyadi, made the call in Abuja at the inaugural Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda of the 10th House of Representatives, organized by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre PLAC, Uk Aid and the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, NALTF.

Dingyadi, noted that the proposed bills, when passed into law, would foster a favourable environment, enhance productivity, and promote social justice.

He commended the House leadership for organizing the dialogue.

“I make a passionate plea to the House of Representatives to facilitate the speedy passage of national labour laws. Listing among them are the Labour Standards Bill, Collective Labour Relations Bill, and the Occupational Safety and Health Bill.”

“When enacted, these bills will not only reposition Nigeria’s labour administration system, but will create an enabling environment for robust investments, enhanced productivity and attainment of social justice,” he added.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji