The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the organised private sector to promote decent work, enhance productivity, protect workers’ welfare and sustain industrial harmony in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued in Abuja by Head, Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment,Annah Daniel said the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Kamil A. Shoretire, made this known when he received the Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Mr. Smart Oyerinde, who paid a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.
The visit provided an opportunity for both parties to exchange views on key labour and employment issues and reaffirm the importance of sustained engagement between government and employers in addressing challenges confronting the Nigerian labour market.
Dr. Shoretire emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that promotes decent work, increased productivity, workers’ welfare and industrial harmony across the country.
He noted that government could not achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation without the active participation of employers and other critical stakeholders in the world of work.
According to him, stronger collaboration between the Ministry and NECA would provide an important platform for addressing emerging labour and employment challenges, improving compliance with labour standards and ensuring that policies and interventions respond effectively to the realities of workers and businesses.
The Permanent Secretary stressed the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue among government, employers and workers, noting that effective social dialogue remains critical to preventing industrial disputes and promoting a stable environment for investment and economic development.
He further assured NECA of the Ministry’s readiness to engage the Association and other social partners in developing practical solutions to issues affecting employment, skills development, productivity and the overall wellbeing of Nigerian workers.
Earlier, the Director-General of NECA, Mr. Smart Oyerinde, commended the Ministry for its open-door policy and its willingness to engage employers and other stakeholders on issues affecting the world of work.
Oyerinde pledged NECA’s continued support and cooperation with the Ministry in promoting best labour practices, strengthening skills development, improving productivity and building a workforce capable of contributing effectively to Nigeria’s economic transformation.
He underscored the need for government and the private sector to work together in responding to the changing nature of work, particularly in the areas of skills gaps, employment generation, labour standards and competitiveness.
The NECA Director-General also stressed the importance of a predictable and business-friendly labour environment that would enable enterprises to grow, create jobs and contribute more meaningfully to national development, while ensuring that workers’ rights and welfare are protected.
Discussions at the meeting also focused on strengthening synergy between government and employers to address emerging challenges in the world of work, enhance compliance with labour laws and standards, promote skills development, and foster a more competitive, productive and inclusive labour market.
The meeting further highlighted the need for continuous consultation and collaboration among the social partners as Nigeria navigates changing economic and labour market realities.
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