FIC REPORT (SOKOTO STATE) – The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has called for stronger collaboration between governments at different levels and organised Labour to translate the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope into tangible benefits for workers and job seekers.
The Minister stated this at the Sultan Muhammad Maccido Institute for Qur’an and General Studies,Sokoto on Saturday 7th November, 2026, while delivering a keynote address at the Citizens’Engagement programme, a nationwide initiative of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The theme of the meeting is”Renewed Hope: Protecting Workers, Creating Jobs and Building a Resilient Labour Market.”
Dingyadi stressed the need to promote decent employment, protect workers rights and sustain industrial harmony, nothing that a stable Labour environment is essential for economic growth.
He also underscored the importance of constructive dialogue among stakeholders in resolving industrial disputes, safeguarding workers’ interests, and creating an enabling environment for business to strive.
Speaking at the event, the Sokoto state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to job creation and youth empowerment, saying that various programmes are being implemented to improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunities.
The Governor stated that thousands of youths and women had benefited from vocational skills training and the distribution of working tools to support business development and economic self-reliance. He further highlighted other interventions, including fertilisers distribution to farmers, cash assistance to beneficiaries under Amadu cares programme, and the employment of unemployed youths.
Ahmed, commended the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for choosing Sokoto as the host of the programme and pledged his administration’s continued cooperation with the Federal government to promote employment opportunities and improve workers welfare.
The event was attended by some notable dignitaries including the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr Kamal. A. Shoretire, Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Sokoto State Council, Comrade Hamisu Hussaini,and representatives of Trade Union Congress(TUC), among others.
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Head of Centre,
FIC, Sokoto.
7th/11/2026.
