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ECOWAS Court pledges to deepen academic, youth engagement
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ECOWAS Court pledges to deepen academic, youth engagement

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By Mark Longyen

The ECOWAS Court has pledged to deepen its engagement with the subregion’s youths and academic institutions to ensure a robust legal culture of justice, human rights and rule of law.

The President of the Court, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, said this at the end of the maiden edition of the Moot Court competition of the Community Court on Saturday in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, which began on Wednesday, had as its theme: “Promoting Regional Integration and Human Rights through Judicial Processes in West Africa.”

The competition brought together West African law students to simulate proceedings before the court, offering them first hand exposure to an international tribunal’s working and the opportunity to refine their advocacy skills.

Gonçalves said that the community court had resolved to make the competition an annual flagship programme.

He also said that future editions of the competition would be expanded to include universities from all ECOWAS member states to truly reflect the bloc’s diversity and unity.

The court’s president explained that through such engagement, the court would demystify its work and plant the seeds of a robust regional legal culture that values justice, human rights, cooperation and rule of law.

“This event has made one thing abundantly clear; that the time has come for the ECOWAS Court of Justice to deepen its engagement with academic institutions and the youth of our region.

“In light of the overwhelming success of this pilot edition, I am pleased to announce that the court has resolved to make the Moot Court Competition an annual flagship programme.

“Future editions will expand to include universities across all ECOWAS Member States, truly reflecting the diversity and unity of our region,” he said.

Earlier in a vote of thanks, the court’s Vice President, Justice Sengu Koroma, said the event aimed to create a platform for legal education, engagement and excellence among the region’s future legal minds.

He also said that mooting was a portal through which students could fully immerse themselves in the environment of ethical considerations and protocols of a real courtroom.

Koroma lauded the participating universities and their students, adding that their intellect, composure, and advocacy made the institutions proud and gave the court great hope in the future of regional justice.

“Today, as we conclude the finals of this historic competition, we do so with immense pride and gratitude, having witnessed the vision come to life in a truly remarkable fashion.

“To the students—you are the stars of this event.

” Your hard work, enthusiastic participation, dedication and legal acumen have made this moot competition a success.

“We wish each of you success in your future endeavours and hope that this competition has fostered not only legal proficiency but also a lifelong commitment to justice,” he added.

NAN reports that the highpoint of the event was the announcement of the winners of the competition and award of certificates for various categories to them.

Two Nigerian universities, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria and University of Jos, won the overall best prize and runner up prize, taking home N5 million and N3 million respectively.

Two of the students, Nicholas Ochojila and Diretkinan Dashi, both from the University of Jos, expressed their gratitude to the ECOWAS Court for the opportunity to participate in the competition.

They said that the event was a good outing for the university, which came second, narrowly losing to ABU by one point, and producing the overall best oralist award winner through Ochojila. (NAN)

Edited by Mufutau Ojo

ECOWAS Court tasks law students on strengthening jurisprudence
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ECOWAS Court tasks law students on strengthening jurisprudence

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By Mark Longyen

The ECOWAS Court has called on West African universities’ law students participating in its inaugural Moot Court competition to deepen their jurisprudence and regional legal frameworks understanding to become better lawyers.

Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, President of the Court, represented by Dr Yaouza Ouro-Sama, the Chief Registrar, threw the challenge to the participants during the orientation session of the moot court.

He explained that the orientation programme was an opportunity for the students to also better understand the court’s mission and mandate by interacting directly with the court’s personnel at all levels.

“It is an opportunity for you to better understand the mission and mandate of the ECOWAS Court, to deepen your engagement with regional legal frameworks, and interact directly with the Chief Registrar, the directors, the lawyers of the Community Court of Justice, the Excellencies, judges, and fellow law students.

“As future advocates, judges and policy makers, your participation in this Moot Court reflects a shared dedication to upholding justice, fostering regional cooperation, and advancing  legal excellence across West Africa.

“As we commence this interactive session, may it inspire collaboration, stimulate critical thoughts, and reinforce the vital role of justice in building a peaceful and unified West Africa,” he said.

The Community Court President said that he was very impressed by the law students’ legal arguments, court cases, and all their demonstrations during the opening session of the moot court competition.

According to him, their sterling performance gives the court joy and hope that the future generation is moving forward to perhaps do more than what they are doing today.

He said the orientation session was pivotal to provide participants with more clarity about the court, while their presence demonstrated a shared commitment to excellence, dialogue and the advancement of regional jurisprudence.

“Now, we wish that you keep it up in order to ensure that you have a bright  legal career after your legal  studies in the university,” he added.

Also speaking, Mr Ghislain Agbozo, ECOWAS Court’s Principal Research Officer, gave a presentation to clarify the court’s Jurisdiction, Protocol, Articles, Access, and Admissibility, among others.

He explained that the ECOWAS Court has  one Protocol, which was  adopted on the 6th of July, 1991, and was amended  on the 19th of Jan., 2005 as its Supplementary Protocol.

Agbozo said that Article 9.4 of the court’s Protocol regarding jurisdiction on human rights cases stipulates that the court has jurisdiction to determine cases of violation of human rights that occur within any member state’s territory.

He further explained that in human rights cases, the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain a dispute  between individuals, that is, an individual suing another individual, as well as non-state actors like corporations.

“First, the source of human rights obligation within ECOWAS is the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights  and the human rights instrument adopted under the auspices of the United Nations to which member states are parties.

“The court has jurisdiction over the member states if It has signed a supplementary protocol  of 19th January 2005 and has ratified the universal  or African human rights instruments invoked.

“Only member states can be brought before the Court of Human Rights violation because member states are the sole parties to the regional and the universal instruments which the court has jurisdiction over,” he said.

On admissibility, he explained that the pendency of the same suit before a domestic court or an international court of equal jurisdiction cannot oust the court’s competence to determine the case on alleged human rights violation.

“The court also has consistently held its position that there is no need to exhaust local remedy before bringing an action before the court,” Agbozo stressed.

Mr Yusuf Danmadami, ECOWAS Court’s Senior Legal Officer, described the court as the principal judicial organ of ECOWAS, which was established to ensure the interpretation and application of the ECOWAS Treaty.

He said the court represented a significant achievement in enhancing West African and African regional integration framework, having established itself as an institution for protecting human rights, and promoting the Rule of Law.

“The mission and vision of the court is to remain an independent, reliable, efficient, and accessible legal and judicial institution of the community playing a strategic role in establishing, sustaining and enabling the legal environment for the achievement of community aims and objectives.

“Now the mission of the court is to remain an independent, reliable, efficient and accessible legal and judicial institution of the community playing a strategic role in establishing a sustaining and enabling legal environment for the achievement of community  aims and objectives,” he added.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four Nigerian universities qualified for the semi-final round of the moot court competition which was due to take place later on Friday.

They are the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the University of Jos, the Lagos State University and the University of Uyo.(NAN)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

EU earmarks N900 million to fight malnutrition in Northern Nigeria
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EU earmarks N900 million to fight malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

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By Maureen Okon

The European Union (EU) has allocated the sum of N900 million to help fight malnutrition in some states in Northern Nigeria.

The EU made the commitment on Friday in a statement signed by Mr Modestus Chukwulaka, the Press and Information Officer for its Embassy in Abuja.

Chukwulaka listed the states as Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, Yobe, Benue, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara States.

He said that the gesture was in response to the alarming level of malnutrition cases in the region.

According to him, the fund is for humanitarian aid to provide emergency assistance to children and mothers suffering from acute malnutrition.

Chukwulaka said that the fund would enable the Nigeria Red Cross Society to assist approximately 170,000 households affected by or at risk of malnutrition in the affected states and other parts of the country.

“The aid will specifically support life-saving activities for over 30,000 children in urgent need of treatment. Community outreach and screening will be integrated with outpatient care for uncomplicated severe cases.

“This will be done by using ready-to-use therapeutic food, while the most complex cases will be referred to health centres for specialised care, all in accordance with national health protocols.

“The Red Cross will expand its health and nutrition interventions while contributing to improving the medium-term resilience of the affected families and intensifying efforts in water protection, sanitation and hygiene.

“This funding is part of the EU’s overall contribution to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC),” he said.

He said that Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States in the North-East, and Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara States in the North-West had an estimated 5.44 million children under five who are acutely malnourished.

“Two million are projected to suffer from severe acute malnutrition requiring lifesaving treatment, especially during the peak of the lean season from June to September.

“The nutrition crisis is worsening, driven by ongoing conflict and growing insecurity.

“This has led to prolonged displacement, a loss of livelihoods, and a significant reduction in vulnerable families’ access to essential healthcare services,” he said.

He said that the situation was further compounded by economic pressures and climate-related shocks such as flooding, as well as suboptimal maternal and child feeding practices.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the EU and its member-states are the world’s leading donor of humanitarian aid.

It considers relief assistance as an expression of European solidarity towards people in need around the world.

It aims to save lives, prevent, and alleviate human suffering and safeguard the integrity and dignity of human populations affected by natural disasters and man-made crises.

Through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Department, the EU helps millions of victims of conflicts and disasters every year.

With headquarters in Brussels and a global network of field offices, the EU provides assistance to the most vulnerable people on the basis of humanitarian needs. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

138m children engaged in child labour in 2024- ILO D-G
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138m children engaged in child labour in 2024- ILO D-G

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By Joan Nwagwu

As the world celebrates World Day Against Child Labour, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) says nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024.

 

Mr Gilbert Houngbo, ILO’s Director-General, said this in a message to mark the Day at the ongoing 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

Houngbo said that the figure includes around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development.

 

He explained that in spite of the positive trend, the world has missed its target of eliminating child labour by 2025.

 

“This is according to new estimates released today by the ILO and UNICEF and the latest data show a total reduction of over 22 million children since 2020, reversing an alarming spike between 2016 and 2020.

 

“The findings of the report offer hope and show that progress is possible but parents must themselves be supported and have access to decent work.

 

“This is so that they can afford to ensure that their children are in classrooms and not selling things in markets or working in family farms to help support their family,” he said.

 

Also, the UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, said that progress towards ending child labour was possible.

 

“This is by applying legal safeguards, expanded social protection, investment in free, quality education, and better access to decent work for adults

 

”According to the data, agriculture remains the largest sector for child labour, accounting for 61 per cent of all cases, followed by services (27 per cent), like domestic work and selling goods in markets, and industry (13 per cent), including mining and manufacturing,” she said.

 

She said to accelerate progress, the UNICEF and ILO called on governments to invest in social protection systems, especially for vulnerable households, including universal child benefits so that families do not resort to child labour.

 

She also said that it was imperative to strengthen child protection systems to identify, prevent, and respond to children at risk, especially those facing the worst forms of child labour, among others.

 

Alhaji Mohammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, said Nigeria has continued to provide measures toward the elimination of Child labour in the country.

 

Dingyadi said that Nigeria was a Pathfinder Country and it was intensifying efforts to eradicate child and forced labour.

 

“We are reviewing national legislations, building capacities, strengthening capacities and implementing community best programmes, as well as rescue and rehabilitate vulnerable children,” he said.

 

Also, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director General of Nigeria Employers and Association (NECA), called for accelerated action to eliminate child labour in Nigeria and across Africa.

 

He said that millions of Nigerian children continue to engage in dangerous work, sacrificing their health, education, and future potential.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

NDE to rehabilitate moribund skill centres 
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NDE to rehabilitate moribund skill centres 

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By Joan Nwagwu

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says it will rehabilitate the agency’s non-functioning skill acquisition centres across the country.

 

Mr Silas Agara, the Director General of NDE, said this on the sidelines of the ongoing 113th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday.

 

Agara said that the agency was making tremendous efforts to rehabilitate the skill acquisition centres.

 

“Not all the skill centres are functioning and that is very correct. We are taking statistics of those that are not functioning and we have taken statistics of other partners that have up to date effective skill centres nationwide.

 

“NDE alone cannot do it all. NDE alone cannot play the monopoly of training unemployed youths in the country.

 

“We are taking statistics of centres owned by other agencies and owned by state governments and there is need for collaboration because these centres are built for unemployed persons and they should be able to benefit.

 

“So it is for us to be able to design our programmes and look at the timing.

 

“NDE will redesign its programmes so that those that have built those centres we don’t denied them the opportunity of using those centres for the purpose of what they developed it for,” he said.

 

He said that the mode of operation of the agency was being reviewed in order for it to serve the purpose of which it was created.

 

“We have to change the way that the NDE operates, and move it to digital that is the only way beneficiaries can access what you are doing not like the analogue methods where forms are distributed to beneficiaries.

 

“We have begun to address that situation where you have to log in and upload all your details, and your account details are there, BVN, and it makes it difficult for beneficiaries to be recycled.”

 

He also said that the NDE has so far trained 93,000 Nigerians this year to be self-reliant, adding that the agency was developing a monitoring system to access the progress made by these trainees.

 

“It is not perfect yet, but it is work in progress. We are able to track people that we trained and we are able to track items that we distribute to the trainees and the utilisation of those items.

 

“Also, those that are given soft loan facilities because we have their records we are also able to monitor the payment process.

 

“We are moving on to the next step. Hopefully by the end of this June, we should be able to come out with packages for beneficiaries,” he said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Nigerian media among best in Africa, says U.S. Ambassador
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Nigerian media among best in Africa, says U.S. Ambassador

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By Mark Longyen

The United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has lauded the media in the country, noting that they are well-informed, robust, caring, committed, and among the best in Africa.

Mills made the commendation during a farewell dinner for the embassy’s departing Press Attaché, Gilbert Morton, and two other members of the Public Diplomacy section on Wednesday night in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other two departing embassy officials were pubic diplomacy officers Victoria Cook and Katarina Ramos.

The envoy underscored the critical contributions of the trio to strengthening media relations, as well as U.S.-Nigeria relations through the media, cultural and educational outreach.

Amb. Mills pledged to deepen the U.S. Mission’s broader commitment to public engagement in Nigeria about his country’s policies, issues, goals and deepen diplomatic relations between Nigeria and U.S.

“The Nigerian press is among the most well-informed, most caring, most committed press, I think, on this continent.

“It is very important that the U.S. engages with the press about our policies, issues, and our goals for both Nigeria and U.S.”

Mills particularly acknowledged the role of  Morton in building media relationships, as well as championing education outreach.

“Gil got me into the arena with so many of the folks here,” he said.

The ambassador also applauded the embassy’s entire Public Diplomacy team for their tireless efforts in promoting shared values between the two countries.

“We are a team committed to making sure the values Nigerians and Americans share prevail in the world and shape our children’s futures.

“The biggest part of that is our public outreach, discussing those values, making them understood, and ensuring they endure,” he added.

Also speaking, Morton shared his gratitude for the media support he received during his transition to Nigeria, which he described as “a rewarding professional experience.”

According to the outgoing embassy spokesman, the robust Nigerian press and the embassy’s educational outreach, are the highlights of his time in the country.

“Coming out here, it was a new adventure, and I really could not have asked for a better team to support me in that transition,” he said.

Cook, who coordinated numerous cultural engagements and “American Spaces” programmes, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work across Nigeria and alongside the alumni of various U.S. government initiatives.

“It’s been a real privilege for me. I really knew that I was here to empower you, to just make sure that your good ideas, your creative dreams  could continue to flourish,” she said.

Ramos, who managed the youth portfolio schedule, spoke about the immense potential she witnessed among young Nigerians.

The diplomat expressed her deep love and admiration for Nigerian culture, the warm hospitality she received throughout her posting, adding that this was the highpoint of her time and experience in the country.

“You have amazingly talented, industrious individuals here in Nigeria, and it has been a privilege to touch just a few of your lives,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Emmanuel Yashim

US-based Nigerian, wins 0,000 Dan David Prize Award
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US-based Nigerian, wins $300,000 Dan David Prize Award

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By Joy Obanya

Mr Abidemi Babalola, a US-based Nigerian Research Archaeologist, has won the Dan David Prize award for the world’s largest award for research in history.

The Times of Israel (TI) papers disclosed this on Thursday that Babalola has won  $300,000 cash prize at a ceremony held in Italy.

Abidemi, who is an anthropological archaeologist at the British Museum, uses material science to uncover the history of technological development in premodern West Africa.

His research has transformed the understanding of how glass was produced in Africa, proving that glass production in the region predated European colonialism and was developed independently.

Furthermore, Abidemi is active in public outreach in Nigeria, showcasing the knowledge he produces through archaeological works to these communities that are connected to history.

He is currently serving as lead archaeologist ahead of construction of the upcoming Museum of West African Arts, which is set to open in Benin City, Nigeria.

TI disclosed that each year, nine winners working in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the America, emerge in the early stage of their career receives $300,000 prize.

“The work of this year’s winner ranges from enlisting the methods of archaeology to explore Nazi death camps to rewriting what we know about the development and use of glass in Africa,” TI quoted.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dan David Prize is an international group of award that recognise outstanding contributions to the study of history and other disciplines that shed light on the human past.

The prize is provided by the Dan David Foundation. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi

Democracy Day: U.S., UK envoys, others felicitate Nigeria
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Democracy Day: U.S., UK envoys, others felicitate Nigeria

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By Mark Longyen

The United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canadian envoys to Nigeria on Thursday congratulated the West African country and its citizens on the 26 years of democratic governance.  

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they expressed their goodwill to Nigeria and its people in a joint statement signed by U.S. Ambassador, Richard Mills; British High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery; Finland Ambassador, Sanna Selin; Norwagian Ambassador, Svein Baera, and Canadian High Commissioner, Pasquale Salvaggio.

According to them, healthy democracies are formed by important ingredients, while free expression has long been a core value of Nigeria’s democracy.  

The envoys noted that while marking 25 years of democracy in Nigeria in 2024, President Bola Tinubu had underlined that in Nigeria “there must be diverse perspectives and viewpoints.”  

“Nigeria’s constitution enshrines the right to freedom of expression, aiming to protect its citizens’ rights and foster a society where people can debate and discuss ideas free from government control.  

“This right, a principle of trusting ordinary citizens to have discussion in the virtual public square, remains vital today,” they said.

The five countries’ heads of mission, however, called for the reform of the Cybercrimes Act 2015, as amended in 2024, and cautioned against the law’s negative impact on free expression.  

According to them, misuse of the Cybercrimes Act can undermine democratic advancement, civic participation, jeopardise the confidence of investors and risk deterring the innovation needed for economic growth.

“In 2022, the ECOWAS Court of Justice ruled that the Act is not in conformity with the country’s obligations related to freedom of expression under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

“The Act, which was originally intended to combat online fraud and cyberterrorism, can be misused as a tool to stifle free expression and undermine democratic engagement.

“This distortion of the law’s original intent can lead to citizens becoming hesitant to speak out, weakening democratic accountability and potentially fuelling distrust in government,” they said.

The envoys, however, welcomed the Minister of Information’s commitment to collaborate with the National Assembly and relevant stakeholders toward reviewing the Act, so that it could protect the values enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution.

They further noted that the implications of amending the Act would extend beyond free expression, stressing that Nigeria’s economic future would also depend on its ability to innovate and attract foreign investments in the digital age.  

“The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) estimates that the country loses 500 million dollars per year to cybercrime. This problem requires a response.  

“However, the Cybercrimes Act’s broad language, especially its vague definitions of “false information,” “cyberstalking,” “harassment,” and “insult” leave room for confusion and potential abuse.  

“The Cybercrimes Act, if misapplied, even in a small number of cases, risks detracting the innovators and entrepreneurs the government wants to invest in Nigeria,” they further admonished.

The ambassadors also urged Nigerian lawmakers to consider reform of the Cybercrimes Act to narrow the definitions of key terms such as “false information,” cyberstalking,” insult,” hatred,” and “harassment.”

“As friends of Nigeria, who share the country’s strong commitment to democratic values, we want Nigeria to realise its potential as a democratic digital powerhouse.  

“This will be a difficult balance to strike but is vital for delivering what Nigeria wants — a stable and open democracy, and economic growth underpinned by investment.

“Nigeria is not alone in facing this problem. Democracies across the world are grappling with the ever-evolving challenges and opportunities that the digital world presents,” the envoys added. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Emmanuel Yashim

ILO: NSITF commits to improved social security, health, safety 
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ILO: NSITF commits to improved social security, health, safety 

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By Joan Nwagwu

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) says the Federal Government is committed to improving social security, health and safety of Nigerian workers at workplaces.

 

Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, NSITF Managing Director, said this at the ongoing 113th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

He said that the Fund was currently embarking on Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) audits at workplaces to ensure safety of workers in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) convention.

 

“That’s why we collaborate with employers to make workplaces safe and further deepen all of the issues regarding health and safety in the workplace.

 

“That is why we are at the forefront of undertaking Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) audits in relevant organisations and creating the awareness.

 

“Of course, the way it works for us here when we come to a platform like this is to further broaden our knowledge and our capacity in bringing cutting-edge standards relating to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).

 

“So that we can take it back home and further engage within that ecosystem,” he said.

 

He said that the NSITF has been making efforts to ensure that the workplace was conducive and workers who suffer injury at work can also get a reprieve on time.

 

He said that decent work was within the mandate of NSITF and related to its responsibilities under the HSE.

 

“So for us, promoting decent work is really doing more within that core mandate of HSE and that of course takes us to the other issue of employees’ compensation itself when there are injuries.

 

“The synergy between a decent and safe working environment also impacts on employee injury and the threshold about that.

 

“So, when we improve HSE components within workplaces, you see that injuries and all of that come relatively down.

 

“We’re also very open and responsible to our mandate regarding prompt payment of compensation, and we’ll continue to do that,” he added.

 

Faleye said that the Fund was making efforts at integrating the informal sector under the scheme as enormous opportunities abounds there, noting that the responses from the sector has been great.

 

Faleye said that the ILO conference has been a great platform to share ideas, deepen capacity, and enhance further collaboration with the ILO.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Labour urges media owners to implement minimum wage
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Labour urges media owners to implement minimum wage

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By Joan Nwagwu

The Organised labour has appealed to owners and proprietors of media organisations to implement the N70,000 National Minimum Wage for its staff members.

 

Mr Joe Ajaero. President Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said this at a joint news conference with the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr Festus Osifo, at the ongoing 113th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

Ajaero said that the renumeration for media men and women in the private organisations was very poor.

 

“The way at which some media houses are owing journalists is affecting our members in all the media houses and it is affecting the way they relate with other journalists all over the world.

 

“The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress are appealing to owners and proprietors of media industries to make sure that their workers are paid.

 

“(It should be) a competitive wage compared with their colleagues all over the world,” he said.

 

Ajaero said that the labour was giving owners and proprietors of media organisations until September to implement the N70,000 national minimum wage for their members.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

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