AfriPulse
The Organised Labour has demanded a reassessment of the
retirement age for public workers from 60 to 65 years.
The union made the call while commemorating the 2023 Workers
Day at Eagle Square in Abuja on Monday.
The labour union also called for a review of the service
years from 35 to 40.
The Organised Labour comprises Nigeria Labour Congress
(NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and other affiliate unions.
Joe Ajaero, NLC president, said equality, fairness, and
justice are essential to society’s survival and build resilience in countries
experiencing upheaval and volatility.
The labour leader said these elements are essential to
kickstart the development process.
Ajaero noted that poor wages, abuse of workplace rights, and
privileges as well as unpaid salaries strip workers of their rights.
Also speaking, Festus Osifo, president of the TUC, lamented
the state of the nation’s economy which he claimed was operating on autopilot
and barely surviving.
While citing the naira redesign by the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN), Osiifo argued that many policies enacted by Nigerian leaders
were detrimental to the advancement of the country.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party; Boss
Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation; Chris Ngige, minister
of labour and employment; Mohammed Bello, minister of the federal capital
territory (FCT) and Pauline Tallen, minister of women’s affairs, were all
present at the event.
Source: NigerianEye | Read More
