HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ADOPT REASONABLE LIVING WAGE FOR WORKERS- SPOKESMAN 01-10-09
By Sadiq Aminu As Nigeria celebrates her 63rd Independence Anniversary, the House of Representives has reiterated its commitment to working with all stakeholders to achieve a reasonable living wage for workers.
The Spokesman of the house, Mr Akin Rotimi who stated this in a statement to commemorate the day, said this is to ensure that the executive arm of government expedites action on palliative measures to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on vulnerable Nigerians.
Speaking on the theme of the Anniversary “Renewed Hope for Unity and Prosperity”, Mr. Rotimi observed that this year’s anniversary presents another opportunity to Nigerians to reflect on the hope, unity, peace, and shared prosperity bequeathed to the country by the founding fathers.
“Patriots of yesteryears shaped the path to the freedom we hold dear as a people today. Many of them are no longer with us, while a few are now old and grey. But their sacrifices and the foundation they laid remain evergreen. We celebrate them and their legacy, and we pray that their labours will never be in vain.”
“Today, as we celebrate yet another Independence Anniversary, we, as both leaders and the led, are reminded of the immense responsibility on us in this new dispensation, to set aside our differences and work together to achieve a country that works for all, where no one is left behind”.
According to him, the House is not unmindful of the numerous challenges Nigerians are facing at this time.
He gave the assurance that the 10th Assembly remains committed to contributing to the development of the great country, as their predecessors of previous assemblies have done, many of whom continue in service in various capacities in the executive arm of government.