As Nigerians join the world to mark the International Workers Day today, the executive director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, has urged the government to provide access to healthcare, unemployment benefits and pension plans for all workers, particularly those within the informal sector.
CISLAC, which also called for a new living wage, charged the government to “strengthen enforcement mechanisms for existing labour laws to ensure adherence to minimum wage standards, working hour limitations and safety regulations in all workplaces.
“Invest in skills development programs that equip Nigerian workers with the necessary skills to thrive in the ever-evolving job market and ensure human development for workers including training and refresher course.”
Rafsanjani in a statement he issued yesterday, said, “The CISLAC, the Nigeria chapter of Transparency International, extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Nigerian workforce, the bedrock of the nation’s socio-economic progress.
“On this significant day, CISLAC’ reiterates the organization’s unwavering commitment to advocating for Nigerian workers’ rights and well-being.
This year’s International Workers’ Day finds Nigerian workers navigating a complex landscape.
“CISLAC recognises the ongoing struggle many Nigerian workers face in securing a living wage amidst a challenging economic climate.
The rising cost of living continues to disproportionately impact working families, threatening their ability to meet basic needs.”
He also stated that CISLAC remains firmly committed to championing the rights of Nigerian workers and ensuring their voices are heard.
“The organisation actively advocates for equitable treatment in the workplace, adherence to safety regulations across all sectors, and the implementation of robust social security measures that provide a safety net for vulnerable workers,” he stated.
