Human Rights Commission seeks improved remuneration for Nigerian workers

The National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria says an improved welfare package for workers in Nigeria will go a long way to address the challenges of the workforce.

Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu who stated  this during the celebration of this year’s Worker’s Day also known as international Labour Day, in Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital, noted that mainstreaming human rights in the operations of Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as in the private sector, holds the key to job satisfaction and increased productivity.

 “the demand for improvement in the welfare packages of the workforce is a legitimate human response in the light of current challenges facing the workforce” he said.

The Chief Human Rights Officer added  that where the resources are not immediately available to address such demands, it behoves on the workers to show understanding while pushing for their demands.

Mr. Ojukwu also urged workers in the public and private sector in Nigeria not to renege on their own responsibility of delivering quality and efficient services to justify the trust and confidence reposed on them by their employers.

The Executive Secretary further stated that the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in the death of many people across the world, affected workers especially health workers including Doctors and Nurses.

“This calls for comprehensive life insurance policies for Nigerian workers to mitigate the burden of such casualties on any affected family” he added.

The NHRC Boss used the opportunity to commiserate with the families of those who lost their relations in the line of duty as a result of hazards associated with their occupation or from natural causes.

“we must, as a matter of necessity remember them whenever we mark Worker’s Day, given their sacrifices and contributions to nation building” he echoed.

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