NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in a goodwill message at the national retreat on Labour reforms and the quest for a living wage in Nigeria: A focus on legislative interventions, organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in Abuja.
Ajaero charged the legislators to review and update the labour laws to reflect the realities of today’s economy and protect the people.
He further urged the lawmakers to lay more focus on strengthening social security systems to provide a safety net for workers during times of economic hardship, unemployment, or health emergencies.
Ajaero tasked the legislators to seek ways to make laws for effective social dialogue which would foster an inclusive dialogue between the government, employers, and labour unions to ensure policies are balanced, fair, and effectively address the needs of all stakeholders.