Strengthening Protections for Domestic Workers
The House of Representatives has taken a bold step toward labour justice by passing for Second Reading, "A Bill for an Act to Domesticate the 'Domestic Workers Bill of Rights' in Nigeria, Establishing Minimum Employment Standards, Ensuring the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers, and for Related Matters (HB.1765).
Sponsored by Rep.
@akinalabi (APC, Oyo). This landmark legislation seeks to guarantee fair wages, legal protections, and improved working conditions for one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable labour groups.
With mandatory employment contracts, a minimum wage, social security benefits, and legal safeguards against abuse, the bill aligns Nigeria with global labour standards, including ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers.
If passed into law, the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights will mark a significant shift in labor protection policies in Nigeria, setting a precedent for improved worker rights and welfare across informal employment sectors.
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