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Domestic workers deserve new minimum wage – Groups tell Nigeria govt
Workers’ rights organizations, Cee Hope Nigeria and Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government to include domestic workers in the new minimum wage proposal.
This was revealed during a one-day seminar on the rights of Nigeria’s domestic workers in Abuja on Thursday.
Betty Abah, founder of CeeHope Nigeria, expressed concern in an interview with DAILY POST over the severe hardship faced by domestic workers in Nigeria, who are often paid very low wages.
She emphasized that domestic workers should receive equal rights comparable to those of mainstream workers in Nigeria.
Abah stated that domestic workers deserve a living wage that can meet their needs.
“This is about women’s rights and protecting vulnerable communities.
“Our campaign aims to highlight the harsh working conditions of domestic workers in Nigeria. As it stands, these conditions are exploitative.
“We are working towards unionizing domestic workers so they can advocate for their rights.
“In Nigeria, many domestic workers provide services around the clock, which shouldn’t be the case.
“Many have died, missed out on education, and cannot support themselves.
“Domestic workers should receive a fair minimum wage and be granted the same rights as mainstream workers in Nigeria,” she said.
Earlier, Dr. Claus-Dieter König, Regional Director of Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung West Africa, emphasized that domestic workers have the right to unionize, like all other workers worldwide.
“This seminar is crucial. A significant number of people in Nigeria, particularly women, are domestic workers. They need to have the same rights as other workers globally,” he stated.
This development follows ongoing efforts by Nigerian workers, under the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, to push for a new minimum wage.
Earlier in the week, organized labor shut down the economy in protest of the government’s delay in implementing a new minimum wage and reversing the electricity tariff hike.
The strike was temporarily suspended on Tuesday after the government indicated it would consider a minimum wage higher than N60,000.
On Thursday, it was reported that the government and organized labor had resumed negotiations on the minimum wage.
Previously, the federal government proposed a N60,000 minimum wage, while organized labor proposed N494,000.
The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks to carry out essential asphalt resurfacing work.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, shared this information in a statement on Saturday. She noted that the resurfacing project is set to begin on Friday, September 20, at 7:00 a.m., and will continue until November 20.
Due to the closure, drivers will need to follow detours and alternative routes. Kesha advised that motorists traveling to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue should utilize the service lane at Alaka to connect to Costain and access the Eko Bridge.
She explained that some sections of the bridge will be fully closed while others will have partial access.
“This important project aims to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for motorists,” she stated. The work will involve milling the existing asphalt and laying down new asphalt on both the bridge and ramps to address wear and tear and create a smoother, safer roadway.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Akinwale Sarafadeen Adeyemi as the new Chairman of the Governing Council for Osun State College of Education in Ila-Orangun.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement described Adeyemi as an experienced educationist and noted that he will succeed Peter Babalola, the former chairman, who was dismissed by the state government earlier this month.
Babalola, who was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, faced suspension from his local ward in Irewole due to public criticism over alleged financial misconduct before his removal.
The statement highlighted, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mr. Akinwale Sarafa Adeyemi, a seasoned educationist, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun. Mr. Adeyemi replaces Dr. Peter Babalola, who resigned following a controversial term at the college.”
Adeyemi holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Ibadan and is a retired principal of the Federal Girls College in Ipetumodu. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at the EXCO lounge.
The police have reported that their operatives apprehended political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election is taking place today, Saturday.
They also vowed to address illegal weapons possession and prevent any disruptions to the electoral process in the state.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, shared this information in a statement on Friday night, along with images of the recovered firearms.
He identified the arrested individuals as Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters in Igara Akoko, Edo.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in combating electoral violence in Edo State with the arrests of Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member,” the statement noted.
According to DAILY POST, residents of Edo State will be voting for a new governor today, September 21, 2024, who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term ends.
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