The 10th National Assembly has pledged to ensure good working conditions for Nigerian workers, vowing that they will never again be subjected to inhuman conditions.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio made this promise on behalf of his colleagues in the national assembly while congratulating Nigerian workers on International Workers Day, May 1, News About Nigeria reports.
In a statement, Akpabio commended the exceptional qualities of Nigerian workers, including their patriotism, diligence, perseverance, and commitment to their responsibilities.
He assured them that the National Assembly and the Executive Branch of government would work together to ensure fair wages and improved working conditions.
Akpabio said that no Nigerian worker would be allowed to work under inhuman conditions, promising to do everything possible to provide the best for them.
He noted that the theme for this year’s Workers Day, “Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,” is fitting and aligns with global standards, ensuring Nigeria remains up-to-date.
The Senate President said: “On behalf of the Senate, the entire National Assembly and indeed, my family, I wish to join the world in wishing the Nigerian worker a happy International Labour Day.
“We are celebrating patriotism, hard work, commitment, and dedication. And I want to assure you that your sacrifices can never go in vain. The tough times will never last forever and in fact, they will soon be over,” he said.
Recall that the Federal Government on Tuesday announced a salary increase for civil servants, approving a 25–35% hike for those on the remaining six consolidated salary structures.
The affected salary structures include the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS), and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS).
It’s worth noting that civil servants in the tertiary education and health sectors had already received similar increases earlier, which covered salary structures such as CONUASS, CONTISS, CONPCASS, CONTEDISS, CONMESS, and CONHESS.
According to a statement signed by Emmanuel Njoku, Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), the new increases will take effect on January 1, 2024.
