Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has stated
that the House is committed to passing a new minimum wage bill.
In a statement to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, Dogara, reiterated the
resolve and commitment of the parliament to enacting the New minimum wage
bill for Nigerian workers.
He said that increasing workers’ salary and wages has become necessary in
view of the current inflation, naira devaluation and rising cost of
living.
“I wish to congratulate the entire Nigerian workers as they join their
counterparts the world over in commemorating the International Workers’
Day. While commending you for your sacrifice and commitment to the service
and building of the nation, I wish to assure you that the National
Assembly and in particular , the 8th House of Represntatives remains
committed to the passage of the National Minimum Wage Bill when presented
by the Executive and initiating other laws and legislative interventions
that will promote the welfare and well being of Nigerian Workers”.
Dogara, however enjoined workers, especially civil servants to rededicate
themselves to duty and support government’s laudable policies and
programmes.
“As you mark this historic day, I wish to remind Nigerians of the
sacrifices made by the working class in nation building and commit
yourselves to doing even more in supporting government’s activities that
will better the lots of our citizens “, Dogara stated.