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Domestic workers deserve new minimum wage – Groups tell Nigeria govt
Workers’ rights organizations, Cee Hope Nigeria and Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government to include domestic workers in the new minimum wage proposal.
This was revealed during a one-day seminar on the rights of Nigeria’s domestic workers in Abuja on Thursday.
Betty Abah, founder of CeeHope Nigeria, expressed concern in an interview with DAILY POST over the severe hardship faced by domestic workers in Nigeria, who are often paid very low wages.
She emphasized that domestic workers should receive equal rights comparable to those of mainstream workers in Nigeria.
Abah stated that domestic workers deserve a living wage that can meet their needs.
“This is about women’s rights and protecting vulnerable communities.
“Our campaign aims to highlight the harsh working conditions of domestic workers in Nigeria. As it stands, these conditions are exploitative.
“We are working towards unionizing domestic workers so they can advocate for their rights.
“In Nigeria, many domestic workers provide services around the clock, which shouldn’t be the case.
“Many have died, missed out on education, and cannot support themselves.
“Domestic workers should receive a fair minimum wage and be granted the same rights as mainstream workers in Nigeria,” she said.
Earlier, Dr. Claus-Dieter König, Regional Director of Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung West Africa, emphasized that domestic workers have the right to unionize, like all other workers worldwide.
“This seminar is crucial. A significant number of people in Nigeria, particularly women, are domestic workers. They need to have the same rights as other workers globally,” he stated.
This development follows ongoing efforts by Nigerian workers, under the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, to push for a new minimum wage.
Earlier in the week, organized labor shut down the economy in protest of the government’s delay in implementing a new minimum wage and reversing the electricity tariff hike.
The strike was temporarily suspended on Tuesday after the government indicated it would consider a minimum wage higher than N60,000.
On Thursday, it was reported that the government and organized labor had resumed negotiations on the minimum wage.
Previously, the federal government proposed a N60,000 minimum wage, while organized labor proposed N494,000.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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