May Day: Reps caucus urges end to exploitation of workers, pledges to push for a living wage

The Minority caucus of the House of Representatives has called for an end to the exploitation of workers in the public and private sectors of the economy.

The leader of the caucus, Hon Kingsley Chinda in a message of solidarity to workers urged the government to prioritise policies that promote decent work, social protection, and fair labour standards.

The caucus resolves not only to reflect on the pressing issues facing the Nigerian workforce but to act on and prioritise the welfare and rights of workers

Pledging promotion of equal opportunities for all workers, the caucus promised to push for a living wage for Nigerian worker against the minimum wage offered by the government.

The caucus rcognised the challenges faced by workers, including poor working conditions, inadequate remuneration, and erosion of workers’ rights, reaffirm our collective responsibility to advocate for a fairer, more inclusive society where every worker is treated with dignity and respect.

“As the Leader of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, we reiterate the commitments of my colleagues in the Minority Parties of the House of Representatives to addressing these issues through legislative actions and advocacy,” Chinda noted.

“The resilience, dedication, and sacrifices of Nigerian workers cannot be overstated. To the workers, we say thank you for your dedication and hard work. Your labour builds our nation, and we honour your contributions.

“Again, we call on the government to urgently consider a living wage for the Nigerian worker and commence implementation with same speed that she implements increase in taxes or tariffs on the populace.”