The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has revealed to news men over the holiday on the concrete intentions of the Federal Government to review the salaries of her workers.
This position, he said is to alleviate the effects of the rising inflation in the country. At the presidential villa, in Abuja, the Minister revealed that the salaries are already undergoing a review is expected to come up with salary adjustments in the new year.
“Yes, that’s what I am saying that the Presidential Committee on Salaries is working hand-in-hand with the National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission. The commission is mandated by the Act establishing them to fix salaries, wages, and emoluments in not only the public service” he pointed.
Ngige, who stated he was at the villa to discuss issues concerning his ministry as he described the year 2022 as a year of industrial dispute also expressed that the private sector is not also left out as the Federal Government is ready to assist them.
“If you want their assistance and you are in the private sector, they will also assist you. They have what is called the template for remuneration, for compensation. So if you work, you get compensated, if you don’t work, you will not be compensated. He added.
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