Senator Chris Ngige, the minister of labour and employment, has asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to move quickly with regard to the State Government’s implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) 2010.Information Guide Nigeria
He stated that due to the act’s non-implementation, many workers were not protected by the ECA Act for accidents and even fatalities that occurred during the course of employment.
The welfare of employees is one of the core responsibilities of Trade Unions, including the Confederations, according to Ngige, who made this revelation yesterday at the 13th Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of Nigeria. Ngige suggested that the NLC should address this situation.
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The minister appealed to the incoming leaders of the NLC to address the issue of reportage which he said has been a bane on sincerely conducted social dialogue and negotiations as the majority of the workers’ population are left with no information, under-information and most often misinformation.JAMB portal
He urged the NLC to conform to the labour laws especially the laws contained in the trade disputes Act on trade disputes, stating that this supports his policy that all newly elected trade union officials must attend relevant courses at the Michael Imuodu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) to equip them with the requisite knowledge and turn them into seasoned Industrial Relations experts.
According to him, “It is acknowledged both nationally and internationally that government would not interfere in trade union matters and likewise, Trade Unions are not to interfere in labour administration unless as provided by the laws and principles of tripartism. Trade unions are not mandated to dictate to the government on appointment of public officials such as permanent secretaries, director generals, and director. as such appointments are within the purview of government functionalities. How will a trade union fare if the Government starts dictating on who and how they elect their executives.NYSC portal
“The NLC leadership took Nigeria workers whom they are representing to the Governing Body of the ILO and the outgoing President of the NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba attained the height of his trade union career and became the President of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) – the Nigerian workers were really represented adequately.
“This executive has excelled in the area of investments both in human capital development and physical structures such as in real estate. In that regard, I congratulate once more the outgoing executive on the construction and launching of the Hassan Summonu Court, a beautiful edifice launched yesterday here in Abuja.
This is called legacy. It will continue to yield revenue for the NLC and speak for the executive long after they had ceased to hold office.
“I also laud the outgoing Executives on the two Annual Harmattan Schools put in place for the advancement of knowledge for the NLC staff.”JAMB Result
