House of Representatives, yesterday, asked the Federal government to declare a state of emergency on unemployment in the country.

The lawmakers also asked the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, to move in immediately, and tighten the noose on foreigners to ensure they are not taking jobs meant for Nigerians in various organisations.

The motion, which was brought to the plenary by House Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, and 78 others, also sought legislative interventions in the ongoing unemployment crisis in Nigeria.

The lawmakers noted that the unemployment crisis in the country has reached such an alarming rate as to be of serious concern to all, as various reports put Nigeria’s unemployment rate now at 24 per cent.

They said apart from the reports, there were glaring evidence of joblessness in all states of the federation.

The Reps said there is an inextricable nexus between unemployment, corruption, crime, poverty and insecurity.

They expressed concern that if this tide is not arrested, it would portend great danger to the welfare of the citizenry as enshrined in sections 14 and 16 of the 1999 constitution.

The House presided over by Deputy Speaker Sulaiman Lasun, resolved amongst other things, that a state of emergency be declared on unemployment as sought in the prayers.

It also resolved that urgent steps be taken to amend the Immigration Act to provide stiffer punishment for violations of immigration laws, including employment of undocumented aliens and to tighten all other relevant sections of the Act with a view to protecting Nigerian workers.

The NIS was also asked to immediately, commence paying unscheduled visits to organisations employing foreigners to ensure that they comply with rules and that foreigners employed possess the requisite qualifications and are not doing jobs meant for Nigerians.





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Cc: Lalasticlala, Dominique

Good thinking ........

Stup!d people.. Did they just realise??

Nigerian Youths are just too cool

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Kai

This is a good development to the system, but I believe is talk and sit back life style should change. Nigerian youths want to work and support their families and community. For me I pray the government should not into it fast or things will really go bad for the system. just to say hello to many people dying for front page.

i'm plus 1 today. even bill gates knows

Sai Baba is working.

APC Nigeria is working.

Gbajamilla
Dis man was d best candidate for reps leadership...

If unah like declare ...

Ok

Lol, they should keep bringing foreigners, nonesense.