Nigeria seeks global leaders collaboration on tech challenges

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has urged global leaders to collaborate in addressing technological challenges and building a more resilient and inclusive society for future generations.

Speaking at the 112th session of the International Labour Conference, Onyejeocha emphasised the need for collective action to mitigate the threats of technology to the world of work.

“We must continue to work together to mitigate the challenges of technology and its related threats to the world of work while charting a more productive, resilient, equitable, and more inclusive society for future generations,” she said.

The minister’s address aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to transform Nigeria into a premier investment hub on the global stage.

She highlighted the government’s policies targeting food security, job creation, poverty alleviation, and social cohesion, as well as the recent launch of the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme to create jobs and equip youths with entrepreneurship skills.

Onyejeocha expressed the government’s commitment to promoting decent work, social justice, and international labour standards. She also announced ongoing efforts to review the national minimum wage and solicited cooperation from tripartite constituents to advance social justice and boost national productivity.

The minister emphasised the importance of skill acquisition and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and job creation.

She expressed optimism that the government’s efforts would revamp Nigeria’s economy, enhance job creation, and reduce unemployment and insecurity.

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