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FG to workers: Expect salary increment soon
The Federal Government said it would soon make a pronouncement on salary increase for the civil and public servants to cushion the effect of high inflation on the workers.
The government said already, the Presidential Committee on Salaries was doing a review and expected to come up with salary adjustment in the new year.
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after he had a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Ngige, who said that he was at the seat of power to discus exhaustively issues concerning his ministry, including employment and productivity, described 2022 as a year of industrial dispute.
Asked whether he discussed the issue of salary increase with the President considering the rising inflation, he said:”Yes, that’s what I am saying that the Presidential Committee on Salaries is working hand-in-hand with the National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission. The commission is mandated by the Act establishing it to fix salaries, wages, and emoluments in not only the public service.
“If you want their assistance and you are in the private sector, they will also assist you. They have what is called the template for remuneration, for compensation. So, if you work, you get compensated, if you don’t work, you will not be compensated.”
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On whether a time line had been fixed for implementation of new salary increase, he said:”As we enter the new year, government will make some pronouncements in that direction.”
On why he was at the State House, Senator Ngige said he came to brief the President on the activities of his ministry as the year comes to an end.
According to him, “I came to brief Mr. President, you know the year is coming to an end and we have to look at our 2022 exhaustively. Part of my ministry, we are to discuss labour issues, and what we were able to do . First, we look at the employment situation in the country and what we have achieved and what we have not achieved.
“Employment is high. I had to tell him the successful ones we are in. We also had a briefing on productivity viz a viz the various industrial disputes we had in 2022.
“It’s a year we can call a year of industrial dispute starting from the February Academic Staff Union of the Universities, ASUU, strike which was joined by other sister unions in the university system and even the people in the research institutes.
“And, thereafter, threats from various unions, including the medical doctors’ association and its youth wing, the National Association of Resident Doctors, JOHESU, which is also the Joint Health Sector Union all were asking for a wage increase.
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“However, I’ve briefed him, we are doing some review within the Presidential Committee on Salaries, and discussions are ongoing. The doctors are discussing with the Ministry of Health, insuring people in the public sector and there is general calmness. Hopefully, within available resources, the government can do something in the coming year.”
On the position of government on the eight month’s outstanding salaries ASUU is requesting, he noted that for now, the matter was in court for proper interpretation of the Trade Dispute Act as it concerns no work, no pay policy invoked by the government during the strike period.
He said: “ASUU has not pronounced anything on their salaries anymore because it’s one of the issues that was referred to the National Industrial Court for determination, whether a worker who is on strike should be paid in violation of section 43 of the Trade Dispute Act, which says when you go on strike, the consequences are these: number one, you will not be paid, you will not be compensated for not going to work to enable your employer keep the industry or enterprise afloat.”
“That money should not be given to you, and that compensation should not be given. It’s there in Section 43 (1). There is a second leg to Section 43, it also said that that period you were on strike will not count for you as part of your pensionable period of work in your service. That leg, government has not touched it, but the leg of no-work-no-pay has been triggered off by that strike.”
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Osun governor introduces choice first lady amid controversy over who will receive Remi Tinubu
Osun governor introduces choice first lady amid controversy over who will receive Remi Tinubu
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has informed the people of the state that his wife, Titilayo is the First Lady of the state that will receive visiting Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. While asking residents to give Tinubu a rousing reception as she visits today (Tuesday), Adeleke said the state government was set to receive Sen. Oluremi Tinubu and her team in Osun.
“I am elated to host our dear First Lady and my old colleague at the Senate. Our people must troop out to welcome her,” he was quoted as saying in a statement by Olawale Rasheed, his spokesman
The governor went on to explain that the First Lady deserved a rousing welcome for endorsing Osun as the location for the Alternative High School For Girls.
During the visit, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu will turn the sod of the construction of the Alternative High School For Girls.
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The school is located at Oke D.O, Ilesha Road in Osogbo.
Adeleke had earlier in another statement said there would be no confusion as to who will receive Tinubu. A statement said the attention of the Governor had been drawn to “fake news in circulation about conflict over who among the Governor’s two wives is to host the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her official visit to the State tomorrow.
“For clarification, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke, the First Lady of Osun State, is officially hosting the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria tomorrow in line with the directive of Mr Governor. There is no confusion on this official position.
“The flier circulating purportedly from the Office of Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, the wife of the State Governor, is fake news and the person behind it was nabbed and questioned last night.
“The said flier was never authorized by Erelu Ngozi Adeleke. The material was manufactured and shared by elements who wanted to sow discord and create an atmosphere of confusion.
Osun governor introduces choice first lady amid controversy over who will receive Remi Tinubu
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Tinubu jets out today to Netherlands, Saudi Arabia
Tinubu jets out today to Netherlands, Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will today (Tuesday) April 23, 2024 leave Abuja for the Netherlands on an official visit.
The President will also attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled for April 28-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Monday, said, “On the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, President Tinubu will engage in high-level discussions with the Prime Minister, as well as hold separate meetings with His Royal Majesty, King Willem-Alexander, and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom.
“The Queen is the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA).
“While in the Netherlands, the President will participate in the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum that will bring together heads of conglomerates and organizations in both countries to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, especially in agriculture and water management towards innovative solutions for sustainable farming practices.
“There will also be extensive discussions with the Dutch officials on port management operations for which they have world-renowned expertise.
“After his engagements in the Netherlands, the President will proceed to attend a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled for April 28-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“At the World Economic Forum meeting, which focuses on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development, President Tinubu and his entourage will use the opportunity of the gathering of over 1,000 leaders from business, government, and academia to engage in discussions in furtherance of his Renewed Hope Agenda for the country.”
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FG begins disbursement of N200bn intervention fund to MSMEs, manufacturers
FG begins disbursement of N200bn intervention fund to MSMEs, manufacturers
The Federal Government said it will soon commence the loan disbursement process for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and manufacturing sectors under the Presidential N200 billion Intervention Fund scheme.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu launched the scheme on October 17, 2023, to cushion the effects of the removal of petrol subsidy and other economic shocks.
Announcing the disbursement of the funds, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a statement yesterday, noted that the decision was taken following the success of the ongoing disbursements targeted at supporting one million nano businesses across the country.
According to her, N75 billion each has been allocated to support MSMEs and the manufacturing sector under the Presidential Intervention Fund. This is in addition to the N50 billion set aside to support the nano businesses.
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Uzoka-Anite stated: “The Federal Government of Nigeria is proud to announce the operational launch of the MSME and Manufacturing segment under the prestigious Presidential N200 Billion Intervention Fund.
“With applications for the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme now closed, we are excited to move forward with the loan disbursement process for the MSME and manufacturing sectors, aimed at boosting economic growth and industrial development.
“This fund is strategically divided, dedicating N75 billion to MSMEs and another N75 billion to the manufacturing sector.
“We are pleased to report that the initial disbursement to nano businesses has been met with success, and we are well on our way to supporting one million nano businesses throughout the country.
“Thousands of beneficiaries have already confirmed receipt with many more to come.
“We invite eligible enterprises to join this transformative initiative. To apply, please visit our official application portal at www.fedgrantandloan.gov.ng.
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