The Director-General, Micheal Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu has commended President Tinubu’s speech on the 63rd Independence Anniversary.
Isa said the Speech with continuous dialogue with organised labour has provided a timely framework for the amicable resolution of the current petroleum subsidy removal crisis.
Issa Aremu made this observation in Ilorin, the state capital on Sunday.
He said by introducing “a provisional wage increment” for federal low paid workers, and acknowledging the role of labour in national development among other measures in his speech, President Tinubu has demonstrated some empathy to the plight of the vulnerable workforce in wake of rising cost of living.”
He, however , said there is much to be done with respect to the plight of other workers negatively impacted by inflation and rising costs.
According to him, the speech nonetheless offers the basis for resumed dialogue between labour and the ministers of labour.
Aremu said October 3rd strike with its expected attendant disruption is still preventable and avoidable if the two parties settle for compromises.
The Director-General also hailed the President’s speech for recognising the historic efforts and sacrifices of the founding fathers and mothers of Nigeria.
He added that it was time for Nigeria to have the HEROES Day to celebrate its deserving statesmen and women.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
