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Following the Nigeria harsh economic climate couple with the fuel subsidy removal which has impacted virtually all sector of the economy, the minority caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the President Tinubu-led government to prioritise the well-being of Nigerians.
The caucus also vowed to uphold the welfare of Nigerians through legislative interventions at all times.
The lawmakers led by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, urged the Federal Government to promote incentives that make living less expensive for Nigerians.
The caucus said, “We call on the government to urgently consider a living wage for the Nigerian worker and commence implementation with the same speed that she implements an increase in taxes or tariffs on the populace.
“As the leader of the minority caucus of the House of Representatives, we reiterate the commitments of my colleagues in the minority parties to addressing these issues through legislative actions and advocacy.
“The minority leadership resolves not only to reflect on the pressing issues facing the Nigerian workforce but to act on and prioritise the welfare and rights of workers, just as we have commenced the drive for living wage for Nigerian workers against the minimum wage offered by the government.
“We urge the government to prioritise policies that promote decent work, social protection, and fair labour standards. We demand an end to the exploitation of workers and the promotion of equal opportunities for all.”
