From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to discontinue the implementation of the policies of International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank given the hardship it has imposed on Nigerians.
Delivering an address during a protest in the state, the Chairman of the Congress, Kabiru Inuwa also tasked the Federal Government to open the land borders.
The NLC handed a letter to the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf for onward delivery to President Bola Tinubu which also sought a tax holiday for all workers earning below N100,000 and a reduction in PAYE for all workers earning below N500,000 per month.
The letter urged the Federal Government to direct the purchase and the use of Made in Nigeria goods and services to stimulate local production and save jobs as well as to reduce the cost of governance at all levels to reflect the present tight fiscal position of the country .
They also demanded the speedy conclusion of the Minimum Wage Negotiation exercise while asking the government to ensure the implementation of a living wage for Nigerian workers .
“We believe that diligent implementation of these proposals in consultation with ‘social partners via the various processes of Social Dialogue will go a long way in recovering our economy from the precipice and repositioning Nigeria as a productive economy with capabilities for decent jobs creation, inclusive growth and the rule of law” they stated.
Abba, who was represented by the Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, promised to deliver their message to the president.