NLC charges FG on National Labour Advisory Council

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the challenges faced by the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) which has resulted to inability to convene over the years.

The Congress stated this in a congratulatory message to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige signed by the NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba lately.

According to the Congress, the NLAC is a tripartite body comprising of representatives of the Federal and State Governments, Employers and Labour Organisations with the primary responsibility of advising the Federal Government on industrial and labour relations. Adding, the meeting of the Council will assist in addressing most of the developmental issues in Labour Administration in the country.

Wabba also stated that the appointment of Chris Ngige as the Minister of Labour and Employment came at a time when many challenges exist in the country, adding that the Labour and Employment Ministry being the one under which industrial relations matters are coordinated have special roles to play in ensuring industrial peace and harmony in Nigeria.

The Congress expressed concern over the prevalent cases of casualization and outsourcing which a number of employers have resorted to as a means of cutting costs on human resources and maximization of profits as well as the need to get the Ministry’s Factory Inspectorate Division to be sufficiently equipped and functional. The NLC leadership pledged to seek audience with the Minister on the issue of massive unemployment in the country and also to offer their advice, ideas and suggestions on how to address the challenges of unemployment in the country.

ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Labour Report)