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NLC commends Sanwo-Olu on planned salary increase for Lagos workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress has commended the Lagos Government for the planned salary increments for workers in the state’s public service.
The NLC Chairman, Mrs Funmi Sessi, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lago.
”The announcement came at the right time,” she said.
NAN reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had on Oct. 4 announced the increase at a meeting with civil servants of the state public service, during his working visit to the state secretariat, Alausa.
”He said the planned increment is informed by the level of inflation in the country, which has been biting hard on the citizens.
The governor, however, did not mention the percentage of the increment and when it would kick off, but that modalities were being worked out.
Sessi said: ‘’If we have to look at the motive behind the increment, it is a well thought out planned increase.
‘’Though, in the agreement that we signed during the 2016 new minimum wage, it was stated that after three years, we will review the wage.
‘’However, because of the covid-19 pandemic, we could not do anything, yet, after covid-19, we could see the escalation of everything.
‘’The public sector workers are so appreciative; we welcome this magnanimous extension of goodies from the governor.
‘’Although, we do not know to what percentage the governor is going to increase the salary by, yet the workers are sure that he will do what will bring a standing ovation from the workers.’’
She urged employers of labour to take a cue from the governor to ensure that their employees were well remunerated following the high cost of living in the present economy.
‘’Those in the private sector including schools, manufacturing, health, and other sectors, the employers should be able to add palliatives to what the workers are earning, because of the high cost of living.
Sessi urged the workers to cooperate with the state governor and ensure that they worked harder to build a state that everyone desired.
She said: ‘’To whom much is given, much is expected; if the governor is doing so much to ensure that our welfare is well taken care of, we should be ready to cooperate and do more.
‘’We already cooperate with the governor, but we are going to go the extra length to do more.’’
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective efforts of Nigerians to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and protection of other rights of the girl child.
In a statement issued to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, on Thursday in Abuja, Sen. Tinubu urged stakeholders, especially parents, to be proactive in upholding the dignity of children especially the girl child.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for the 2025 celebration of the international day is “Stepping up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM.”
“As we commemorate the 2025 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), we are reminded of our shared responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of girls and women,” she said.
The first lady said that genital mutilation was a violation of the rights of girls, which had consequences.
According to her, female genital mutilation has no health benefits.
Sen. Tinubu urged stakeholders to do more to curb or end FGM.
“Although Nigeria has made significant strides toward eliminating FGM, due to the collaborative efforts of the government, UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Programme, civil society organisations, traditional institutions and community leaders, there is still much work to be done.
“We must remember that violence against women is not just a women’s issue but an issue against humanity. It affects us all, erodes our shared values of respect and dignity.
“We must recognise that every person, regardless of gender, deserves to live free from fear, discrimination, and violation.
“According to UNFPA, Nigeria has the highest absolute number of FGM globally, with over 20 million women and girls that have undergone FGM and if care is not taken, about 14 million girls are still at risk of also experiencing this practice by 2030,” she said.
The first lady, however, promised that she would take a lead in combating the menace in Nigeria.
“Together, we will strengthen the movement against FGM by building alliances across sectors, empowering survivors, and ensuring that youth and women lead the charge.
“The administration of President Bola Tinubu, remains committed to ending FGM and I will continue to advocate for the necessary support.
“Our collective voice is our greatest strength, and with united efforts, we can achieve a Nigeria free from FGM.
“Let us continue to work together, for our girls, for our women, and for a future where Female Genital Mutilation no longer exists,” she said.
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has condoled with the families of people who died in a fire outbreak that affected an Islamic school in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, on Tuesday night.
The Police in Zamfara confirmed the death of 17 Almajiris (street urchins) while 17 others were injured in the fire incident in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sen. Tinubu in a statement on Thursday also commiserated with Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara over the tragic incident.
“I pray Allah comfort and give the families and loved ones of the departed the fortitude to bear this painful loss.
“This, once again, brings to mind the need for precautionary safety measures in all our public facilities.
“I pray that such will not reccur, not only in Zamfara, but any other part of Nigeria.
“May Allah grant the souls of the departed Aljanah Fridaus,” she said.
The Katsina Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for collective effort to address drug abuse in the state.
The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Muhammad Aminu-Abubakar, made the call on Thursday in Katsina during a sensitisation and advocacy for women and youth on drug abuse awareness and prevention.
Aminu-Abubakar expressed the need for the people of the state to contribute their quota in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse
The NDLEA commander explained that the fight against drug trafficking and abuse was a collective effort of stakeholders, noting that “all hands must be on deck to fight the menace”.
According to him, combating drug trafficking and abuse requires effort and critical role from families, communities, religion and traditional leaders.
He also called on the state government to continue to give the command the needed support in tackling drug trafficking and abuse.
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