Why FG Placed Embargo On Civil Service Employment – Ngige

Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment has explained why the Federal Government placed an embargo on employment into the Federal civil service, promising, however, to ensure all Nigerians are given jobs when the embargo is lifted.

Chris Ngige said this during the weekend while receiving the traditional ruler of Nnewi town, Igwe Kenneth Orizu (III), at his Abuja residence with a delegation, comprising of members of the royal family and leaders of the various quarters of the town. During the courtesy visit, the traditional ruler pleaded with him to help secure jobs for young graduates from the town.Giving the explanation, Ngige stated that the embargo was placed on employment because the economy is not in a good shape. He noted, however, that though the embargo, there are Home Support Programmes like Conditional Cash Transfer and others for the poor. “The Federal Government placed embargo on employment because the economy is not in good shape. But, we have the Home Support Programmes like Conditional Cash Transfer and others. Such money is meant for the poor in the society. I have been making sure that Nnewi town gets its due through my foot soldiers in the community. Nothing is too small but I assure you that we will do more”, he said.

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Ngige then promised to ensure that all Nigerians including Nnewi indigenes, were given jobs when the Federal Government lifts the embargo on employment. He further noted that a change of Management had taken place at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, adding that they are going to put more interest in the Hospital. “In fact, there are oxygen plants being shared for the 36 states and state capitals. I put the one for Anambra State in the Nnewi Teaching Hospital. I have spoken with the Acting Chief Medical Director and he told me that he will take the Oxygen Plant to the Permanent Site of the Hospital. I will make sure that nobody will divert or tamper with it.” TRENDING VIDEO OF THE DAY: Baba Ijesha’s Hearing Postponed To September  Photos Credit: Getty