Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki Appeals to FG, Labour over Proposed Strike

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has appealed to both the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)/Trade Union Congress (TUC) to work together in order to avert the proposed workers’ strike in the interest of Nigeria.

Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, urged the two sides to demonstrate sensitivity and concern for the plight of ordinary Nigerians who are already battling with the harsh economic conditions in the country.

He expressed appreciation for the patience displayed by the labour leaders as he noted that the issue of the new minimum wage could have been resolved long before now.

“My Appeal is for the two sides to immediately move fast, shift from their extreme positions and create a new middle ground in the negotiations for the new minimum wage. The shift in positions can be done even before the period of the commencement of the proposed strike action so that we do not further create tension within the economy.

“At this point, the interest of the people should be paramount in our minds. Any labour strike will cause inconvenience and discomfort to our people. While the government and labour are representing the interest of the people, it is important to also ensure we avoid any action that will not show sensitivity and sensibility to the plight of the people”, Saraki stated.

Signed 
Yusuph Olaniyonu 
Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to Senate President.



Source: https://www.dailynaija.com/post/senate-president-dr-abubakar-bukola-saraki-appeals-to-fg-labour-over-proposed-strike

how can Nigeria make progress when the Government is so divided...

Legislature vs Executive..

APC was a scam from d beginning..




Lets correct our mistakes in 2019

Nothing is working in this country. Sincerely speaking I'm tired.

What a senator, abeg help us ooo

Na just now the idiot wake up ?

Tell FG to pay simple
6 months for APC to form a cabinet
1 year to negotiate ordinary 24k.
Na their papa get the money?

Saraki knows what he is doing

Na today?

this man no dey this country again?

Is he also not part of the government the NLC are expecting sth from? He should talk to the presidency privately and not through the media!

U just wake up

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Hmmmmm,Senate President speaking through his special adviser on such sensitive matter ,with less than 4hours to commencement of the strike.

Okay o.

We appeal to Saraki to pass the budget.

7 months late every year is not good for workers!

Jonathan:
Na just now the idiot wake up ?

Why the insults na? Is he the labour minister that has been throwing mouth for months now instead of settling this matter maturely?

What a country. There is Nothing to be proud of in this country. Absolutely nothing. We ain't moving forward.

No value for human resource, no value for welfare of the workers, no value for time.

We are too reactive, instead of being proactive.

Nonsense and ingredients.

Finally...
Let me sit and cross my leg with my team
I belong to the comment Readers Association of Nigeria ( CRAON). Our duty is to read, smile and pass.
We no dey find trouble oooo. Pls try to be brief in your comment, so that we can move to other comments.
Thanks. Pls if you are a member of this association hit like and pass don't find trouble oooo

he who has ear let him hear

i know buhari and lie mohammed will never hear this

Me sef dey appeal

Master planners tnk u for d advise

All I know is that this minimum wage have overstayed.

You steal billions of Naira yearly and have tens of luxury cars and houses but you don't want workers to strike


There's no difference between Nigerian Politicians and Diapers. Both should be changed often.

We appeal to you and your entire senators to cut down your allowances.you guys are the problem of this country

Oga buko clear your case in court and stop ranting. You're among the failure planner.

It's never extreme to ask for N30,000 minimum wage, it is rather extreme for political leaders to live bogus and flamboyant lifestyle with public funds while leaving their followers caps in hands.

Is Saraki still the Senate President ? I thought Oshiomhole has removed him since?