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October 17, 2024 Labour In Akwa Ibom Calls for Patience While Minimum Wage Implementation Procedures Take Shape

Labour In Akwa Ibom Calls for Patience While Minimum Wage Implementation Procedures Take Shape

the Nigerian Labour Congress in Akwa Ibom has urged workers in the state to remain calm while disclosing that adequate modalities are being worked out by appropriate authorities to arrive at equitable payment of the new minimum wage across all levels.

This follows concerns expressed by some workers in the state over the yet-to-be implemented 70,000 Naira minimum wage which was approved by the federal government.

Speaking with Inspiration FM News, the Labour Chairman, Comrade SUNNY JAMES appreciated Akwa Ibom workers for believing in their leaders and therefore assured them of their commitments to protect workers interests in the state.

Comrade SUNNY JAMES noted that the seeming delay in the implementation is not unconnected with efforts of government to effect payment in the right proportion, reiterating his appeal to the workforce  in the state to trust the process.

Meanwhile, Inspiration FM News gathered that some states in Nigeria have begun implementation of the minimum wage for their workers with Ogun State government approving 77,000 Naira while Gombe State 71,500 Naira.

However, the workers in Akwa Ibom state have been urged to continue to hope for a better outcome and future.

October 17, 2024 Governor Umo Eno To Launch Employment Portal, October 21

Governor Umo Eno To Launch Employment Portal, October 21

As part of fulfilling his promise to the Youths of Akwa Ibom State, Governor UMO ENO is set to launch the Arise Youth Employment Portal on Monday, October 21, 2024.

The portal, an online platform, is where unemployed and underemployed youths in the State can register to access employment opportunities and training support from both the Akwa Ibom State Governmentand the Organized Private Sector.

Speaking during the portal pre-launch media engagement at the Government House, Uyo, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. EKERETE UDOH, urged the Akwa Ibom Youth to key into the initiative, and register when it is launched.

Speaking more on the features of the Portal, the Senior Special assistant to Governor UMO ENO on Information and Communication Technology, ICT, Mr. FRANK EKPEYONG, stressed that the Employment Portal will provide the youths access to current job opportunities.

The portal when launched will be opened to applicants who must be indigenes of Akwa Ibom State and are currently unemployed or seeking employment.

It will serve as the official platform for the recruitment into the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service, the 5,000 youths across the 31 Local Government Areas for the 50,000 naira monthly empowerment, the Dakkada Skill Acquisition Training Programmes and recruitment into the Ibom Community Watch among others.

October 16, 2024 NNPCL Announces Sale of Petrol to IPMAN at N995/Litre

NNPCL Announces Sale of Petrol to IPMAN at N995/Litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited – NNPCL has announced the sale of petrol to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria – IPMAN at a price of 995 Naira per litre.

The decision followed the intervention of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing dispute between the two parties. The National Vice President of IPMAN, HAMMED FASHOLA, confirmed that the DSS’s involvement helped resolve several issues affecting marketers.

He stated that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority agreed to pay the association’s outstanding 10 billion naira and addressed concerns regarding the direct purchase of petrol from Dangote Refinery.

FASHOLA added that the new ex-depot price of 995 naira would allow IPMAN members to sell petrol at rates more competitive with major marketers, although transportation costs could still influence local prices.

October 16, 2024 Federal Government Sets Up Committee to Avert ASUU Strike

Federal Government Sets Up Committee to Avert ASUU Strike

In a bid to avert the looming strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Federal Government has re-established a seven-member renegotiation committee to address the 2009 agreements with university-based unions.

Minister of Education, Prof. TAHIR MAMMAN, at the committee’s inauguration in Abuja gave them a three-month deadline to conclude negotiations, noting that President BOLA TINUBU’s government aimed to improve the education system and maintain peace on campuses.

He urged the committee to work diligently and produce realistic agreements addressing the challenges facing the Nigerian University System.

The committee brings together representatives from ASUU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, as well as the National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT.

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