The minister of labour and employment, Simon Lalong, has pledged to resolve all pending labour disputes by collaborating closely with the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria.

Lalong also promised to strongly address the new minimum wage and other palliatives resulting from the removal of fuel subsidy, upon assuming office on Monday in Abuja.

Lalong emphasized the ministry’s intent to foster a strong relationship with organized labor groups, ensuring the amicable resolution of pending industrial disputes and addressing the challenges posed by the new minimum wage and fuel subsidy removal. He extended his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and conveyed the president’s appreciation to organized labor and Nigerian workers for their understanding and patience in the face of existing challenges. Lalong affirmed President Tinubu’s directive to advance negotiations for solutions that would alleviate workers’ current difficulties.

In line with President Tinubu’s vision for labor and employment, the Ministry will unveil comprehensive plans in the coming weeks. Lalong revealed that these plans will delineate the roles of the Ministry, its agencies, development partners, and the Nigerian populace in realizing these objectives. He further stated the intention to engage relevant stakeholders and receive comprehensive briefings to facilitate robust performance.

Lalong outlined the administration’s determination to strengthen relations with various sectors, including the private sector, development partners, international agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The objective is to reduce unemployment and underemployment to minimal levels, in line with President Tinubu’s agenda. He highlighted the challenges posed by unemployment and underemployment and stressed the government’s responsibility to ensure fair employment opportunities and remuneration for all Nigerians, regardless of their sector.

Under his stewardship, Lalong emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring decent work opportunities for all citizens and enabling the youth and women to contribute their skills and talents to the nation’s development. He asserted the Ministry’s dedication to mobilizing and utilizing all available resources to address labor and employment matters across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and sectors of the economy. This commitment aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at guaranteeing workers receive just compensation and can work in safe and conducive environments..

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