Reps To Compulsory Registration Of Foreign Employers

By Tony Nwanne

A bill to seek compulsory registration of foreign employers was on Tuesday January 17, 2017, read for the second time at the floor of the House of Representatives. The bill was prompted to checkmate the exploitation of Nigerians by foreign employers.

The bill, which seeks to make further provisions for the compulsory registration of all foreign employers of labour in Nigeria by the ministry, also seeks to strengthen and review the fines and punishment stipulated in the Act.

Femi Gbajabiamila, the sponsor of the bill and leader of the house, in his debate noted that the amendment is to give priority to Nigerian workers over foreign workers, ensure good working conditions and registration of foreign employers of labor.

He said, “The bill is to protect Nigerian workers from exploitation, maltreatment by foreign employer.”