All
Progressives Congress chieftain, Yakubu Dogara has made a case for an
increment in the salary of workers as they mark their day.
Yakubu Dogara
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara on Sunday
said that increasing workers’ salary had become necessary in view of the
rising cost of living in the country.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser Media and Public
Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, Dogara said
that the House is committed to passing a new minimum wage bill.
The Speaker reiterated the resolve of the parliament to enact a new minimum wage bill for Nigerian workers.
“I wish to congratulate the entire Nigerian workers as they
join their counterparts the world over in commemorating the
International Workers’ Day.
“While commending you for your commitment to the service and
building of the nation, I wish to assure you that the National Assembly
remains committed to the passage of the National Minimum Wage Bill when
presented by the executive,” Dogara said.
The Speaker further stressed that the 8th House of Representatives,
in particular, was committed to initiating other laws and legislative
interventions that will promote the welfare and well-being of Nigerian
workers.
Dogara, however, enjoined workers, especially civil servants to
rededicate themselves to duty and support government’s laudable policies
and programmes.
“As you mark this historic day, I wish to remind Nigerians of the sacrifices made by the working class in nation building.
“And I urge you to commit yourselves to doing even more in
supporting government’s activities that will better the lots of our
citizens “, Dogara stated.
No comments:
Post a Comment