The federal government has responded to a complaint filed against it by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Dr. Kamil Shoretire, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, disclosed this during a training workshop for Labour Correspondents in Abuja, stating that Nigeria has met the September 1 deadline given by the ILO to address outstanding issues raised by labour. He also said collective bargaining negotiations are ongoing in various sectors regarding proposals for a new minimum wage, and additional incentives for workers and citizens will be announced in the coming weeks.
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