The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara on
Sunday said that increasing workers’ salary had become necessary in view of the
rising cost of living in the country.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser Media and
Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, Dogara said
that the House is committed to passing a new minimum wage bill.
The Speaker reiterated the resolve of the parliament to
enact a new minimum wage bill for Nigerian workers.
“I wish to congratulate the entire Nigerian workers as they
join their counterparts the world over in commemorating the International
Workers’ Day.
“While commending you for your commitment to the service and
building of the nation, I wish to assure you that the National Assembly remains
committed to the passage of the National Minimum Wage Bill when presented by
the executive,” Dogara said.
The Speaker further stressed that the 8th House of
Representatives, in particular, was committed to initiating other laws and
legislative interventions that will promote the welfare and well-being of
Nigerian workers.
Dogara, however, enjoined workers, especially civil servants
to rededicate themselves to duty and support government’s laudable policies and
programmes.
“As you mark this historic day, I wish to remind Nigerians
of the sacrifices made by the working class in nation building.
“And I urge you to commit yourselves to doing even more in
supporting government’s activities that will better the lots of our citizens “,
Dogara stated.
(NAN)
