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Chuks Udo
Okonta
The
National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called on the Central Working
Committee of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to leverage the provisions of
the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 to sensitized workers to demand for their
rights as provided and also ensure compliance by all tiers of government and
the private sector employers.
Daniel said
this at the occasion of Nigerian Labour Congress Central Working Committee
meeting in Enugu, stressing that the pro-activity of the NLC and its affiliates
will enable workers to access the well-intended welfare provision for the
Nigerian workers.
He urged
the labour bodies to help workers actualise the benefit of the Pension Reform
Act 2014 as it relates to compulsory Group Life Insurance and Life Annuity for
the employees by the employers of all tiers of government and the private
sector, as contained in section 4 subsections 5 and Section 7 subsections 1c.
He said: “The
primary purpose of the relevant sections referred to is to ensure that employee
dependants have succour in the event of death in the course of employment and
comfort after retirement. The pension reform act 2014 is an update of the
pension reform act of 2004.
“Whilst
this act of parliament provides for the security of employees, it would remain
a mirage or paper tiger unless conscious efforts are made to enlighten workers
of their rights by respective labour unions to ensure that workers are not
short-changed as a result of failure of employer to comply with the provision
of the act.
“At the
moment, compliance is largely effected by the Federal government whilst other
tiers of government are yet to fully comply. Compliance by private sector
employers will need to be monitored to ensure that workers interests are
protected.”
He said the
commission has enjoyed effective collaboration with the National Pension
Commission (PenCom) in enforcing the relevant provisions of the Pension Reform
Act, adding that the collaboration will continue.
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