Independence: House Pledges To Adopt Living Wage For Nigerian Workers

The House of Representatives has reiterated its commitment to working with all stakeholders to achieve a reasonable living wage for workers.

The Chairman House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon Akin Rotimi says the move was to ensure that the executive arm of government expedites action on palliative measures to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on vulnerable Nigerians.

He also appeals to the organised labour to reconsider the decision to embark on an industrial action in the interest of the Nation.

Hon. Rotimi noted that this year’s anniversary with the theme “Renewed Hope for Unity and Prosperity”, presents another opportunity to Nigerians to reflect on the hope, unity, peace, and shared prosperity bequeathed to the country by the founding fathers.

“Patriots of yesteryears shaped the path to the freedom we hold dear as a people today. Many of them are no longer with us, while a few are now old and grey. But their sacrifices and the foundation they laid remains evergreen. We celebrate them and their legacy, and we pray that their labours will never be in vain.

“Today, as we celebrate yet another Independence Anniversary, we, as both leaders and the led, are reminded of the immense responsibility on us in this new dispensation, to set aside our differences and work together to achieve a country that works for all, where no one is left behind.

“Our diversity must be our greatest strength, and our youthful population, as well as the judicious utilisation of our vast human and natural resources, must power our reintroduction to the world as the true giant of Africa whose time for full expression has come,” he said.

The Chairman stressed that “as the People’s Parliament, the House of Representatives is not unmindful of the numerous challenges we are facing at this time. The 10th Assembly remains committed to contributing to the development of our great country, as our predecessors of previous assemblies have done, many of whom continue in service in various capacities in the executive arm of government.”

The House Spokesman said that the House of Representatives joins constituents across the country to celebrate the 63rd Independence Anniversary of our dear country, Nigeria.