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We have gone passed attending meetings on minimum wage but will honor FG’s invitation – NLC

By Ben Idah 

Posted on January 3, 2019

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has said that further meeting with the Federal Government over the proposed N30, 000 new minimum wage is no longer necessary.

NLC, through its General Secretary, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson confirmed receipt of invitation for a meeting with the Federal Government to Vangaurd on Wednesday.

Ozo-Eson said that the labour had received letter from the labour, but added that NLC would honour the invitation, though it (labour) had passed the stage of attending meetings on the issue of minimum wage.

He said that what was expected of government was to forward a bill to the national assembly for the enactment of new minimum wage act.

He said, “Yes, we received a letter from the Ministry of Labour inviting us to a meeting on Friday. Although for us, we don’t know what those meetings are for because what needs to be done now is not meetings.

“But in our tradition, (if) you invite us to a meeting, we will come to listen to you.

“But we have passed the stage of meetings upon meetings what needs to be done is for the bill to be sent to the National Assembly, but we will attend the meeting.”

Organized labour announced on Wednesday that it would embark on a total shutdown of the economy from January 8, 2019.

Useless set of people that should never be trusted

Catalyst4eva:
Let's watch and see then...But as for me, I have lost every confidence in this current NLC and their deceitful activities. They don't speak for us any more, they are just there to enrich their pockets. That's my opinion though...

OK

Catalyst4eva:
Is this the first time they've fixed date for nationwide strike?

From all indications this one Will be different considering the fact that elections are just around the corner

Catalyst4eva:
Which strike This present NLC can't embark on strike. They've been politicized, heavily corrupted and appeased...So they can't be trusted to represent, act or speak for Nigerian workers, simple!

date has already been fixed.
8th of January

dmercy141983:
Are we to resume on the 7th or join the strike starting on the 8th ? People wey get connection and information over to unaa

go work on the 7th, join strike on the 8th.
Simple

Dec. salaries, Christmas bonus for Bayelsa workers
sunnewsonline.com Dec 22, 2018 6:07 PM
…As govt. receives N13.6b from Federation Account
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa

A memorable Christmas celebrations awaits Bayelsa State civil servants as the state government has admitted that it had received N13.6 billion as allocation from the Federation Account for the month of December, 2018.


Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Maxwell Ebibai said, in a statement, on Saturday, that Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, had issued a directive for the payment of December salary and allowances to workers before Christmas.

According to the Commissioner, the Treasury Department has commenced the process of carrying out the governor’s directive with a view to ensuring that the workers get their salaries and allowances before Christmas.


He stated further that the governor also approved the payment of a special Christmas bonus to all categories of public servants which would be paid in appreciation for their support for government’s programmes.

The commissioner added that the state government shall offset the outstanding one month salary arrears of workers as soon as another tranche of the Paris Club Refund is received not later than two weeks from now.

He restated the unflinching commitment of the Restoration Government to the ideals of transparency and accountability in the management of the scarce resources of the state.

“The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting was held on Wednesday, the 19th of December, 2018. The aggregate funds received by Bayelsa State Government amounts to N13.6 billion.

“Consequently, His Excellency, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has directed the Ministry Finance to commence the immediate payment of December, 2018 salaries and allowances to all public servants in the employment of government.

“In addition, government has also graciously approved the payment of a token Christmas bonus to all categories of public servants. Detail cost implications of this directive is being worked out for immediate implementation.

“In a short while from now, the state government hopes to receive a tranche of the Paris Club Refund; upon receipt of this fund, government shall liquidate the balance of the salaries and pension arrears due to its work force and retirees respectively.”

Ebibai who restated the determination of the government to effectively carry out its gratuity obligations to deserving retirees, said that a high-powered committee had been constituted to review all outstanding gratuities including those inherited from previous administrations.

Ebibai said that preliminary findings by the committee showed that the government discovered duplication of names to the tune of over N1 billion in the gratuity bill and associated cost submitted to it.

Ebibai who said that government was committed to a phased payment of outstanding gratuities to genuine beneficiaries, added that the objective was to migrate the state to contributory pension to effectively address the lingering issue of payment of gratuities.

He wished the workers the citizenry and indeed the state a, merry Christmas and a happy New Year

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UBA just did the needful.
merry Christmas to y'all.

UBA please do the needful

mela82:
What about the loan?

if loan will be paid. it will be for ministries that are in the first batch only, education isn't in first batch .
maybe ours will come in later

dmercy141983:
God is watching u ooo! Hmmmmm!

the guy always gives correct information. so am sure zenith has paid

rOsy247:
I heard they've already contacted the first batch whose names were shortlisted. Gave them another form to fill.

sure, ministries like agriculture, finance and culture and tourism were all in the first batch, have been issued a new form which warrant signing affidavit at the court at the expense of 1500 after which they've since submitted these forms and are now currently awaiting their loans

sunnysos:
What!! 2014 till date.... This must be the joke of d century. Rubbish. It is a very big shame that the govt does not have accurate data of those they are owing. Shame!!!

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RSG Approves Civil Servants’ Interest Free Loan Disbursement
By The Tide - December 14, 2018 0688


Civil servants in Rivers State now have cause to smile, as the State Government has approved the disbursement of funds for the interest free loans promised them few months ago.
Rivers State Head of Service, (HOS), Rufus Godwin disclosed this when he featured as a guest on a Radio programme monitored by the Tide in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Wednesday; pointing out that in addition to their salaries this month, the workers would start going home with the loans.
Godwin recalled that the State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike had few months previously promised to introduced an interest free loan for civil servants between levels 01 to 13, expressing happiness that the governor has fulfilled that promise.
Godwin said, “I am using this opportunity to break the news that all civil servants in the state are yearning to hear. His Excellency on his own promised that he was going to introduce an interest free loan scheme to civil servants.
“Historically that loan was introduced in 2003, but along the line it fizzled out. At that time it carried some interest on it. Then the Governor came in and few months ago he said he was going to surprise the civil service.
“He (the Governor) has to package a loan scheme that will be interest free for civil servants from level 01 to level 13. That is those who are not in the directorate cadre. And we have worked out all the details and today to the pleasant surprise of civil servants through my office His Excellency has approved the release of the first tranche of funds for the disbursement of loans to civil servants.
“So, the civil servants are not just going to have their December salaries, they will be going home with an interest free loan that is repayable within 24 months. If your retirement service in not within this two years you are qualified.

By: Dennis Naku.



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Federal government endorses 65 year retirement age for teachers
By Adeyemi Adesanya-Daniel - December 13, 2018
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu

President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has thrown it’s weight behind calls to jack up the retirement age for teachers from 60 years to 65 years to allow for further improvement in the standard of basic and secondary education in the country.

The minister of education, Mal. Adamu Adamu, made this known yesterday at a public hearing on the need to insulate teachers from the retirement age for public servants organized by the House joint Committee on Basic Education and Public Service.

Adamu informed the House joint committee that the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) had submitted the new retirement age proposal to the ministry and the National Assembly for approval.

He added that the drive was based on the need for better performance by teachers and the desire to have quality teachers in the nation’s schools.

“Nigerian teachers to some extent require a reasonable retirement age like their counterparts in India, Canada, Belgium that have increased the retirement age for teachers to 65 years.

“We are appealing to the House to approve the bill because the ministry is in support of increasing the retirement age of teachers,” the minister added.

Speaking at the hearing, Chairman House Committee on Basic Education, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, said that the bill being considered for passage seeks to absolve teachers from the public service rule which sets the retirement age for government workers at 60 and peg a new retirement age of 65.

“Teachers are the bedrock of any nation and as such their wealth of experience must be tapped to enhance the wellbeing of society.

“How long should we tap that knowledge legitimately in the school system is the question we except to answer today?” Mohammed said.

Mohammed also informed that apart from the bill to extend the retirement age for teachers, the House committee is also considering to amend the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria to strengthen its regulatory powers to promote professionalism and eradicate quacks.

Also, the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Public Service, Hon. Adekoya Adesegun AbdulMajid described teachers as professionals who lay the foundation for a nation’s economic, technological and social development.

AbdulMajid not that the more years a teacher spends on the job, the better he delivers his service to the learners based on experiences gathered over the years and the wisdom of age.

“The older the teacher, the more caring and tolerant he is to the students with improved dexterity in the pedagogy of teaching required over time,” he added.

Stakeholders who also supported the passage of the bills include: the Parent Teachers Association (PTA), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Nigerian Teachers Institute (NTI) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

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Purity001:
Other banks to receive tomorrow....

Hahaha, oh boy we go hold crusade for your head oh, which one is this your own about always tomorrow?

Chibuking81:
Diamond bank alert received.

Oya UBA show working

Almighty zenith, na only you Waka come today?

I don't understand the delay considering the fact that elections are just a couple of months from now. Civil servants that constitute the bulk of the voters are supposed to be pampered by Oga at the top.
Can someone please explain what is going on?

zenith bank people, shey water dey inside una mouths ni? abeg make una begin talk �

Rexmarysweet:
NEW NIGERIAN POLICE SALARIES as approved by Buhari Led Administration.
1) Police Constable (PC) II - N84,000
2) Police Constable (PC) I - N86,000
3) Sergeant Copral (SC) - N96,000
4) Sergeant Major (SM) - N119,000
5) Inspector Of Police (IP) II - N167,000
6) Inspector of Police (IP) I - N254,000
7) Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) II - N271,000
Assistant Superintendent of Police(ASP) I - N296,000
9) Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) - N321,000
10) Superintendent of Police (SP) - N342,000
11) Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) - N419,000
12) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) - N483,000
13) Deputy commissioner of Police (DCP) - N531,000
14) Commissioner of Police (CP) - N1.5million.

oh boy, see ordinary police constable with WAEC qualifications earning salary that is almost what a PhD holder on level ten gets

THE National Executive Council of Nigeria Union of Teachers has pledged the total support and commitment towards the realisation of the Bill seeking an extension of the years of service for teachers currently before the Federal House of Representatives.
The bill seeks upward review where teachers would now serve 40 years against the current 35 years; as well as 65 years of age against the present 60 years retirement age.
Spokesman of NUT, Mr Emmanuel Hwande, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said rising from its NEC meeting held at the NUT National Head Office, Abuja, the Union praised the leadership and members of the House of Representative for this all-important bill; having taken the bill through its first and second readings.
Presenting the progress report on the bill seeking an extension of years of service to the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union, the National President Comrade Dr Nasir Idris told members of the high expectations from Nigerian teachers on the Extension of Years of Service Bill.
The teaching profession he said, “is in the rank of professions such as Judges of our Courts and lecturers in our Universities who are enjoying an extension of service years due to their years of rigorous training

Who is VIP

In America the people who are considered as VIPs.
1. Scientists Doctors Engineers and TEACHERS

2. In the Honorable court of France only Teacher is allowed to sit on the chair.

3. In Japan police has to take special permission from the govt.to arrest the teacher.

4. In Korea any teacher can enjoy all those facilities which a minister in India can enjoy by showing his I.card.

While in Nigeria and most African countries, degrading teachers is a very common and regular practice.

Pass it onto all those Teachers in your contact list who you think actually inspire generations !!!

Alerts have been sent to peeps that did the deworming exercise oh but nobody hear una voice, if na complain now, una go carry am for heads. Lols

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Bill to raise teachers’ retirement age passes second reading at Adamawa Assembly
November 7, 2018Agency Report
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A bill to raise the retirement age of professional primary and secondary schools teachers from 60 years to 70 years has passed second reading at the Adamawa House of Assembly.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill was sponsored by Abdullahi Yapak (APC-Verre), who is also the House Standing Committee Chairman on Education.
Speaking at Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Kabiru Mijinyawa, Mr Yapak said that the bill, would among other things, restore the lost glory of public schools and encourage teachers to offer their best.
In his contribution to the debate on the bill, Sunday Peter (APC-Guyuk), lauded the sponsor, adding that such a bill aimed at restoring the glory of public schools.
Mr Peter further said that teachers’ welfare deserved full support.
NAN further reports that the bill also recommended 10 per cent of basic monthly salary as hazard allowance for any teacher posted outside the local government headquarters.
It also stressed the need for adequate supervision of teachers and therefore, recommended the establishment of a Community Education Committee comprising the head teacher and three community leaders in each school.

masterchi:
no body

savagely �

Nexworld:
Can somebody pls confirm this information

which kind question be this?
Money wey the guy Don spend almost half by now, abeg face front na alerts from other banks we dey wait, zenith has paid since yesterday.

Juenwume:
Mayfresh bank just paid.

you use a microfinance bank?

simeneb:
.



how reliable is this information?

it's true, my friend with zenith just received his own

jamesbridget13:
next week wey strike don start?

hopefully from tomorrow

Rising from a meeting yesterday night in Abuja, the governors explained that it became imperative for them to take the position against the backdrop that the percentage of salaried workers was not more than 5% of the total working population.

Reading a communique at the end of the Emergency meeting, Governor of Zamfara State and chairman of NGF, Abdulaziz Yari said that the position of the state Executives must not just reflect a figure, but also a sustainable strategy based on ability and capacity to pay, as well as reflective of all our developmental needs in each State.

Reading the Communique, Yari said, “Following a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum where we deliberated on the National Minimum Wage after a briefing from our representatives at the Tripartite Committee, we submit as follows:

“The welfare of all Nigerians is our ultimate concern. In all our States, we are concerned about the deteriorating economic situation experienced by the vulnerable segment of our population. 2. In agreeing to a National Minimum Wage, however, the Forum is even more concerned about development, particularly in the health, education and infrastructure spheres. It is not true that an upward review of the minimum wage would trigger inflation – Wabba

“It is, therefore, our considered position that since the percentage of salaried workers is not more than 5% of the total working population, our position must not just reflect a figure, but also a sustainable strategy based on ability and capacity to pay, as well as reflective of all our developmental needs in each State.

“Afterall, Section 3 of the National Salaries Income and Wages Commission Act provides that “the Commission shall recommend a proposition of income growth which should be initiated for wage increase and also examined the salary structure in public and private sector with reasonable features of relativity and maximum levels which are in consonance with the national economy” “It is in this sense that we feel strongly that our acceptable minimum wage must be done in such a way that total personnel cost does not exceed 50% of the revenue available to each State. o. Governors, therefore, agreed to pay a national minimum wage of N22,500.”

President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr Ayuba Wabba, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the United Labour Congress (ULC) were absent at the meeting, just as the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed shunned the meeting as well.

But the Minister of Labour, Senator Chris Ngige and his Budget and National Planning Counterpart, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma and Chairman, Salaries and Wages Commission were present.

The federal government has commenced moves to prevent a general strike ahead of the November 6 deadline set by organised labour following disagreement over a new minimum wage for workers.

Consequently, the federal government has fixed a meeting on Monday to come up with a new national minimum wage.

The minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, told State House correspondents yesterday that an“enlarged meeting of all key stakeholders in the government circle at both federal and states has been scheduled for Monday.”

While the unions are insisting on a N30,000 per month minimum wage, the federal government is proposing N24,000, while state governors are proposing N20,000, a marginal increase on the current minimum wage of N18,000, which many states have failed to implement.

LEADERSHIP Weekend recalls that organised labour last Sunday announced that it would embark on indefinite strike from November 6.

In its response, the federal government had threatened to invoke a no-work, no-pay policy if labour went ahead with its planned strike action.

However, this strong arm tactics seems not to have deterred the workers’ union. Earlier this week, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) advised Nigerians to commence stocking food and other necessities of life as workers will ensure a total shutdown of the country, beginning from November 6, should the government fail to pass the N30,000 new minimum wage.

In a resolution reached at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC held in Abuja on Wednesday, the workers’ union also said they were not perturbed by the no-work no-pay policy of the federal government, insisting that the right to strike was both a human right and a trade union right, and could not be abridged. The NLC said its strike would lead to a total shutdown of the country.

This unwavering stance may have signified to government that Labour is not ready to back down, hence the moves to seek ways of averting a confrontation with the workers’ union.

Labour minister, Dr Ngige, said a decision would be taken at the end of Monday’s meeting before a draft law would be transmitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on the new national minimum wage law.

“On Monday the economic team will meet and the governors are supposed to come so that the federal government will brief them on what is on the ground.

“And we will see what they will be able to put to us, because the government side is still three tiers, the federal, states and the local governments. The federal government is the leader.

“So, we are inviting them to come so that we will listen to them again, tell them what we are doing and what we intend to do, because they even have members on that committee.

“On Monday we will have a very useful discussion before the tripartite committee will come and submit its report,’’ Ngige said.