Ngige latest news

Chris Ngige is a Nigerian politician and the current Minister of Labour and Employment. Here are some of the latest news and updates about him:

  1. Minimum Wage Increase: Ngige has been at the forefront of the negotiations for the increase in the national minimum wage in Nigeria. In October 2020, the Federal Government announced a new minimum wage of N30,000 per month, which is an increase from the previous N18,000.
  2. Labour-Management Crisis: Ngige has been involved in a series of disputes with labour unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), over issues such as the implementation of the new minimum wage and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. COVID-19 Response: Ngige has been a key player in the Federal Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the implementation of measures such as lockdowns, social distancing, and mask-wearing.
  4. Industrial Harmony: Ngige has been working to promote industrial harmony in Nigeria, including mediating disputes between employers and employees. In August 2020, he brokered a peace deal between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end a strike by university lecturers.
  5. Reforms in the Labour Sector: Ngige has been pushing for reforms in the labour sector, including the establishment of a new labour ministry and the creation of a national minimum wage committee.
  6. Awards and Recognition: Ngige has received several awards and recognition for his work as Minister of Labour and Employment, including the 2020 Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Award for Outstanding Leadership and the 2020 Trade Union Congress (TUC) Award for Labour Minister of the Year.

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