Mr. Dogara noted that due to the rising cost of living in the country, increasing workers’ salary had become necessary.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, Mr. Dogara said the House was committed to passing a new minimum wage bill.
“While commending you for your commitment to the service and building of the nation, I wish to assure you that the National Assembly remains committed to the passage of the National Minimum Wage Bill when presented by the executive,” he added.
Commenting further, he stressed that the eight House of Representatives was committed to initiating other laws and legislative interventions that would promote the welfare and well being of Nigerian workers.
He, however, enjoined workers, especially civil servants to re-dedicate themselves to duty and support government’s laudable policies and programmes.
“I urge you to commit yourselves to doing even more in supporting government’s activities that will better the lots of our citizens,” he said.
Meanwhile, Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has said he would ensure that the state clears the four-month salary arrears being owed its workers.
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