The Federal Government has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu would announce a wage award to workers on Independence Day.
Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, issued a statement through Mr. Olajide Oshundun, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Labour, to clarify the matter.
Lalong urged the public to disregard the report, labeling it a complete fabrication designed to serve the interests of the newspaper rather than convey accurate information.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment expressed concern over online reports stating that the President would unveil wage awards and worker palliatives during his October 1st Independence Day speech.
“The report, which is said to have emanated from a purported interview with the Director of Information in the ministry, claimed that a last-minute meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday between the Federal Government and Labour to avert the proposed strike. We wish to categorically state that the report is false and misleading as at no time did the Director of Information make such disclosure,” he asserted.
Additionally, the statement emphasized that the Director of Information at the ministry does not represent the President’s official statements or decisions.