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FG presents Certificates of Registration to 2 new Sub-unions in the Academic Sector , Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA)
Detail of agreement reached with ASUU
1. FG is committed to the implementation of the FGN-ASUU 2013 (MoU) and in consonance with this commitment; Government will be releasing the sum of 25bn only in the period April/May 2019, as a sign of good faith.
Min of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen Godswill Akpabio(rt); Min of State for Labour and Empt, Festus Keyamo, SAN(mid), & Min of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Sen Omotayo Alasoadura(lt) during a courtesy call by Niger Delta Affairs Ministers on Min of State for Labour and Emplt in Abj
PRESS RELEASE
FG DIDN'T TAKE ASUU TO COURT- NGIGE - πππ’π ππππ ππππππ ππππ πππ ππ πππππ ππππππππππ.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, Monday, said the Federal Government did not take the
Furtherance to efforts at resolving the on-going industrial action embarked upon by ASUU. The Hon Min of Labour and Employment
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is scheduled to hold a conciliatory meeting with the Executive of ASUU tomorrow Thursday 7th February, 2019
PRESS STATEMENT
FG TO ASUU: PRESIDENT DOES NOT SIGN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
The Federal Government has stated that there is no Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between it and the Academic Staff Union of Universities
Minister of State for Labour and Empt, Festus Keyamo (representing the V.P, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo), & Minister of State, Industry, Trade & Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum testing a quadcycle constructed by a beneficiary of the Growth and Employment (GEM) project, in Abuja
Subsequently, FG will resume full implementation of the MoU following the activation of the recommendations of the Report of the Stakeholders Workshop on Sustainable Funding for Education in Nigeria, 27th-28th November, 2018.
2. EARNED ACADEMIC ALLOWANCES
The sum of N20bn had earlier been approved by FG to defray part of the outstanding arrears of earned allowances in Nig Uni. FG added N5bn making a total sum of N25bn only as part-payment of earned allowances to all categories of eligible staff.
Hon Minister of labour and Empt, Sen. Chris Ngige,(4th rt) flanked on his right by the Minister of State, Festus Keyamo SAN, & Gen. Sec. of NLC, Comr. Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, (3rd left) with the Perm Sec Federal Min of Labour, William Alo immediate right in a group photograph
furtherance to efforts at resolving the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by ASUU, The Hon. Min. of Labour and Employment,
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in a conciliatory meeting with the executive of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU led by the President Biodun Ogunyemi
The Federal Government this evening assured that the perennial crisis in the nationβs university system, which has resulted in the on-going strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would soon be permanently laid to rest.
The said sum will be considered as the first tranche of payment, guided by the report of the forensic audit. Government agreed to pay the outstanding balance up to 2018 in four (4) equal instalments within a time frame of thirty-six (36) months:
The initial Twenty Billion Naira (N20bn) will be released not later than 15th February, 2019, while the remaining Five Billion Naira (5bn) will be paid by 28th February, 2019
(i) November, 2019, (ii) August 2020, (iii) May 2021, and (iv)February 2022. Government shall also mainstream further payments of the allowances into the annual budgets beginning with the 2019 budget presently under consideration at the National Assembly (NASS).
3. SALARY SHORTFALL
Payment of arrears of shortfall to PICA-verified Uni has been largely affected. However, the balance in the payment effected at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA),
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ASUU appreciates the FG for paving way for the release of the letter of βAPPROVAL FOR THE GRANT OF LICENSE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF A PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATORβ to the Nig Uni Pension Management Company on Monday, 28th January, 2019.
ASUU acknowledged the effective take-off of the Committee with its inaugural meeting on Monday, 28th January, 2019 and demanded that the momentum be sustained.
4. STATE UNIVERSITIES
The Consultative Committee on State-Owned Universities, set up to look into the issues of proliferation, underfunding and governance was expanded to nine (9) members and inaugurated on Monday, 14th January, 2019.
and the release of outstanding salary shortfall arrears at the Fed Uni of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), would be addressed not later than 15th February, 2019.
5.PAYMENT OF EARNED ACADEMIC ALLOWANCES (EAA) TO LOYAL ASUU MEMBERS IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
Payments are on-going for all eligible staff. It was agreed that those lecturers whose appointment were terminated earned their allowances and assurances were given that they would be paid
the renegotiation of the FGN-ASUU 2009 Agreement shall commence not later than Monday, 18th February, 2019 and be concluded by Friday, 29th March, 2019.
Membership of the Committee was drawn from ASUU, SSANU, NAAT, NASU, COPSUN, NUC, FME and FML&E. The PSE will Chair the Committee while a member of the Committee from FME would serve as Secretary.
7. VISITATION PANEL
Arrangements for the Visitation Panels have been concluded and the approved list of members is in the process of being gazetted. Due to the forthcoming elections, a tentative date for the commencement of the visitation has been fixed for 11th March 2019.
PRESS RELEASE
ASUU: FG DECLARES NO VICTOR, NO VANQUISHED
The Federal Government has declared that nobody won or lost in the ruling of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), ordering members of the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to return to work.
βThe President has directed me to pass the night here until all issues that have kept our children away from school are resolved and strike called off. He has also directed me to impress upon you, the imperative of little sacrifice from all sides,
8. RECONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT RENEGOTIATING TEAM
It was agreed that, based on ILO principles, neither the Government nor the Union can dictate who is to represent the other party at the negotiating table.
βThe President told me to assure you of his determination to reposition our universities as he would do everything possible to cast the present challenges in our tertiary education to the dustbin of history,β Ngige added.
It was further noted that the principle of equality of the parties in collective bargaining is a fundamental principle of the ILO which must be respected by both parties.
PSE agreed to provide documented guidelines on procedures and to clearly define the roles of parties in the re-negotiation process. It was then agreed that
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Dr Chris Ngige, today presented certificates of registration to the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) & the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA)
Minr of State for Labour and Emplt, Festus Keyamo (representing the V.P, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo) (5th right); Minister of State, Industry, Trade & Investment, Amb Mariam Yalwaji Katagum (4th right) in a group photog with beneficiaries of Growth and Employment (GEM) project, in Abuja
PRESS RELEASE
ELECTRICITY WORKERS SUSPEND STRIKE
Nigerian electricity workers have suspended their nationwide strike, which led to total blackout in different parts of the country. The electricity workers under the joint umbrella of National Union of
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to court over the prolonged strike of the union, as some people claimed. Ngige said he would have failed in his duties if he didn't refer the matter to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND
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through the Occupational Safety and Health Department has over the years of its existence, exercised its mandate of ensuring the safety, health, welfare and protection of workers against hazardous working environment and conditions- PS FML&E, Kachollom .S. Daju mni.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY WAGE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT BY PRESIDENT/TUESDAY MEETING FAKE - LABOUR MINISTRY
The attention of the Ministry of Labour and Employment has been drawn to reports circulating online and also published by the Punch Newspaper of 27th September 2023 claiming
The Hon. Minister of labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige made the declaration at the resumed negotiation between the Federal Government and ASUU, currently taking place at the Conference Room of the Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment.
The Minister further said President Buhari was greatly worried about the situation in the university system, hence, his steady and holistic approach to tackling the rot through adequate funding, notwithstanding the dwindling revenue accruals.
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receives in audience US ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard and her team. Says FG is making remarkable efforts and open to collaborations in combating Labour
related vices and ensuring workplace inclusion of people with disabilities.
βThere has been a little confusion there as to the accuracy of data generated by the NBS. So, we want to align everything tomorrow. The World Bank says the NBS methodology doesnβt conform with the global standard, especially the ILO format of arriving at such Employment Index.β
either next year or 2024, the Federal Government has started the review with ASUU. On the 40 years of NLC, Ngige said: "A fool at 40 is a fool forever. A wiseman at 40 is a wise man forever. NLC is a wise man forever."
Ministry officials under the Occupational Safety & Health Dept (OSH), inspecting a diving accident today at Lekki- Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL) Lagos.
HAPPENING NOW; THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CONFERENCE IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 2022 WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR
THEME: "UNIVERSAL SOCIAL PROTECTION TO END CHILD LABOUR"
after seven months of protracted discussions and negotiations with the union, which failed. The Minister spoke in Abuja, Monday, at the public presentation of the NLC at 40 publication, titled, "Contemporary History of Working Class Struggles."
He recalled that ASUU
He said: "We have to counsel our brothers on negotiation. No negotiation is forced. You cannot say it is either you give me 200 percent or I will continue my strike. There are laws guiding strike. There are ILO principles on right to strike. Nobody can take it away.
PRESS RELEASE
FG RATIFIES ILO CONVENTION NO.190 ON VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has signed the Instrument of Ratification for ILO Convention No.190 on Violence and Harassment and the document is set to be deposited with the
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the safety, health and well-being of workers in their various workplaces.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN, stated this while inaugurating...
Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, you would have failed in your function. Therefore, I had to transmit." Ngige, however, said the transmission does not mean that the matter cannot be settled out of court. He said either of the parties involved,
was at the stage of CBA negotiation with their employers, the Federal Ministry of Education when they embarked on strike. He regretted that the ASUU leadership does not even understand the import of CBA negotiation because they lacked the nutrients of labour unionism.
in quick succession after reaching an agreement with ASUU Hon Minister of Labour and Employment
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commence meeting with organised labour over the planned nationwide protest on national minimum wage
"But, there are things that follow it when you embark on strike as a worker, and they are enshrined in the laws of our land. It is written in Trade Dispute Act. The ILO principles of strike talks about the right of a worker to withdraw services.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs Ibukun Odusote today tasked newly-employed staff of the Ministry to see their employment as an opportunity to contribute to national development and add value to the Federal Civil Service.
The Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN (7th left); Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Ita Enang (8th left); Prince Patrick Osobase (5th left) leader of the delegation of Concept Amadeus Limited with...
The Federal Government on Wednesday gave the assurance that its face-off with the university-based unions will soon be resolved and academic activities would resume in earnest.
In continued efforts to promote labour in the informal sector HM
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Sen. Chris Ngige oon, today presented letter of approval of registration to the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transport Workers of Nigeria (AUATWON)
Ngige recalled that he conciliated the dispute twice, first on February 22, one week after the commencement of the strike and some agreements were reached, and he brought everybody back on March 1 for another conciliation.
I told them to do it as quickly as possible. Those are ingredients of labour relations. It is not enough if you misinform your membership. That should be disservice. We should read through things as it is and interpret same way. If I leave them in education,
PRESS RELEASE
FG REVIEWS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
The Federal Government is reviewing its Occupational Safety and Health Regulations as required by the National Policy on Occupational Safety and Health and the International Labour
ASUU has fulfilled its side in the bargain to float NUPENCO a pension administrator to cater people in the university system, the meeting mandated the Ministry of Education to ensure that permanent licence is issued to ASUU as soon as possible;e
The Federal Government has already addressed a greater part of the demands over which NARD embarked on a total and indefinite industrial action nationwide.
President Goodluck Jonathan. It is an anathema to use 2009 agreement. "What is left is the renegotiation of their conditions of service, which is their right. It should be done but they are negotiating it under the principle of offer and acceptance, and it broke
There is also right to picket. These are things that are done. "Nigeria is respected in ILO. Some people said Federal Government took ASUU to court. No. I referred the matter after seven months of protracted discussions and negotiations that failed."
the Federal Ministry of Education and ASUU, could approach the NICN for out of court settlement. He maintained that Nigeria must be guided by laws and nobody should use the dispute to harangue anybody. "The pro-chancellors said they want to do counter offer.
the Hon Min of Labour and Employment
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said that the threat of industrial action and protests are no longer necessary in view of the displayed commitment by the Federal Government to transmit the New National Minimum Wage to
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they will stay there two years."Regarding the issue of inflation and workers salary, Ngige assured that the Federal Government will adjust workers salaries to meet current realities. He said although they inserted a provision in the 2019 Minimum Wage Act to review wages
The event attracted notable dignitaries including serving and former ministers and former Presidents of NLC, Hassan Sunmonu, and former Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
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19th September, 2022
According to him, the only thing left was going back to the Federal Ministry of Education for the renegotiation of the 2013 agreement.
"Some people are saying 2009 agreement. The 2009 agreement has been renegotiated in 2013/2014 with the administration of former
The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, presiding over a conciliatory meeting between Ministry of Power and the leadership of the Three National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) in Abuja
Teaching Allowance, field trip, responsibility and post-graduate supervision allowances, hazard allowances, which were to gulp another N170b. In all, the sum of N1.12 Trillion will be needed to pay the salaries
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, William Alo, (middle) in a group photograph with the participants at a two-day Practical Workshop on Report Rendition on the Application of unratified Conventions and Recommendations of ILO held in Abuja.
ASUU should know that we are arbitrators and conciliators. We cannot manufacture agreements. Regardless, we are not constrained from listening to the government side and pushing them to do their own bit as quickly as possible.
In a bid to end migration in Nigeria, through skills development for youth employment,
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in collaboration with
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successfully trained 60 Fashion Designers at AFS Vocational Hub Abuja.
The Hon. Minister of
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also granted audience to the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) led by the National President of the Association, Dr Nosa Lancy Orhue, on a congratulatory visit to the Minister.
unions and the Federal Government, it is not the President that signs but the Government side - MDAs led by the direct employer - with the concilliating ministry witnessing. This clarification has become necessary
while receiving the leadership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) in his office.
Ngige said, βWe have a virtual meeting of the National Economic Advisory Council with the World Bank to look at Nigeriaβs modalities for employment statistics data collection.