Nupeng seeks speedy passage of bill to criminalise casualisation

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NUPENG Seeks Speedy Passage of Bill to Criminalise Casualisation

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called on the National Assembly to expedite the passage of a bill that seeks to criminalise casualisation in the country. The union made this request during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Labour and Employment.

According to NUPENG, casualisation has become a major challenge in the industry, leading to exploitation and poor working conditions for many workers. The union argued that the practice is not only detrimental to workers' welfare but also undermines the country's economic development.

The bill, which is currently before the National Assembly, seeks to prohibit the engagement of casual workers in the country and provide for the protection of workers' rights. NUPENG urged the lawmakers to give the bill priority attention and ensure its passage into law as soon as possible.

The union also called for the establishment of a national minimum wage and the implementation of the new national minimum wage of N30,000 per month, which was recently approved by the Federal Government.

In addition, NUPENG requested the committee to investigate the alleged non-payment of salaries and benefits to some workers in the industry, particularly those in the downstream sector.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Employment assured NUPENG that it would work towards the passage of the bill and address the concerns raised by the union.