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Nigeria to engage telecom firms on contract staffing
By LAZ IBEABUCHI
Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Chukwuemeka Wogu said that the Federal Government is set to engage stakeholders in the telecommunication sector over the issues of contract staffing and outsourcing.
Giving this assertion at the 55th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA on “Industrial Harmony as a Panacea for Sustainable Economic Development: Government’s Blueprint” in Lagos, the Minister said this is borne out of the relative success recorded in regulating and reducing the number of disputes on Contract Staffing/Outsourcing in the oil and gas sector.
He said, “Our plan is to identify and articulate similar consensus building in other sectors so that the economy can generate the required steam for development and growth. We are broadening the base of our consultation on policy options.”
Speaking on the large recurrent expenditure, Chief Wogu said that the N18000 minimum wage caused the increment in the 2012 fiscal year recurrent expenditure to 72 per cent.
Currently, the Federal Government wage bill is N1.66 trillion out of N2.7 trillion budgeted for recurrent expenditure in 2012 fiscal year; while the capital expenditure is N1.34 trillion. This shows that the government is spending more on wage bill which surpasses money appropriated for infrastructural development, in an economy that projects to be among 20 best economies in year 2020.
Chief Wogu said though the government is the highest employer of labour in the country, it has no plan to downsize because the President Jonathan’s transformation agenda places emphasize on employment creation.
The Minister however said the government is doing a lot to reduce the cost of governance. He said the government is not happy that capital budget is just about 28 per cent, adding that the recommendation of the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC), chaired by General Theophilus Danjuma, on the need for effective and optimal management of national resources, is being implemented.
On industrial harmony, he enjoined employers of labour to often abide by rule of law. “There are many cases where employers of labour failed to obey court orders on labour issues. If you say government should always obey the rule of law, then other social partners including employers of labour and labour unions must do same to bring about industrial harmony and better welfare for the Nigerian citizenries.”
Earlier in his remark, the President of NECA, Chief Richard Uche had said the casualty of industrial disharmony is the Nigerian economy.
He said, “The essence of rule of law in any society is to promote orderliness, civility and development, with our knowledge of past experience in promoting industrial harmony in Nigeria, the current dispensation is arguably the worst in the annals of industrial relations in the country.
“The current clime is characterized by flagrant disobedience of court order, spontaneous and illegal strike, vandalisation of company’s property in the name of strikes, disrespect for union jurisdictional scope (sympathy strike) disregard for grievance and trade dispute procedures, among others.”
He therefore called on the wholesale reform of the country’s Industrial Relations System that will protect the rights of all economic actors, (government, employers and labour) and promote productivity.
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
He exclaimed, “And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! ”
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He wrote, “✨Alhamdulillah✨ I am SO excited to announce that I’ve officially joined Jaiz Bank as their newest ambassador! 🎉💼
“A huge thank you to @JaizBankNG for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey! 🙏🏼💚 It’s an honor to represent a brand that believes in growth, security, and financial empowerment.
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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