Afrigather Because the Federal Authorities (FG) contemplates the introduction of intervention to cushion the impact of the elimination of subsidy within the oil sector, a human rights group, the Muslim rights Concern (MURIC), has instructed that workdays must be diminished to 4 all through Nigeria…..CONTINUE READING
The suggestion was made on Wednesday, seventh June, 2023 by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Govt Director of MURIC.
He mentioned :“The Federal Authorities (FG) lately eliminated subsidy within the oil sector. This has began a bandwagon impact on the lives of Nigerians in numerous methods significantly transportation. Transport fares have skyrocketed to insufferable ranges in all elements of the nation resulting in a scenario the place staff and different commuters get stranded halfway.
“The Muslim Rights Concern is deeply involved concerning the plight of poor Nigerians who’re getting stranded on the best way attributable to rise in transport fare. We’re significantly fearful concerning the destiny of scholars in major, secondary and tertiary establishments whose pocket cash and allowances are quick drying up and people whose pocket monies can’t take them house.
“Our leaders should search for fast options earlier than the economic system collapses. An uncommon scenario calls for an unusual manner out. All of us should begin pondering outdoors the field in view of the scenario on floor.
“As our trustworthy and honest contribution to the seek for interventions and palliatives, MURIC means that FG ought to scale back workdays from 5 to 4. This can make Nigeria’s workdays begin from Monday to Thursday if this coverage is adopted.
“The benefits are quite a few. Employees and college students will spend much less on transportation, college students can have extra time for his or her house assignments whereas hours of relaxation will improve for all. It’s going to enhance the well being situation for one and all. A wholesome nation, they are saying, is a rich nation.
“This template has been tried in Kaduna State and it’s nonetheless working properly. It has introduced happiness to each staff and college students within the state because it was launched three years in the past.
“The newest mannequin is that of Kwara State the place the state authorities launched a three-day work week two days in the past.
“State governments might choose their very own preferences: whether or not to work for 3 days in per week or 4 days. It relies on the stamina of the workforce and the extent to which state governments can management the price of transportation.
“As we draw the curtain, we reiterate our iron-cast help for the elimination of oil subsidy. Though he was not the one who eliminated subsidy immediately, we give kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his boldness and consistency on the problem. We want leaders like this who will stroll their talks…..CONTINUE READING
