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Centre Asks US to Approach ILO for Adjudication on Treatment of Labour in China
Centre Asks US to Approach ILO for Adjudication on Treatment of Labour in China
By: Michael Mike
The Centre for China Studies (CCS) has called on the United States to approach the International Labour Organisation if there is anything she finds unlawful in the administration of labour matters in China.
The Centre, said the recent action of the United States signing into law the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act which affects the people of North West Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China was illegal and highly provocative.
CCS , a major Think Tank focusing on China’s political system, social outlook, international relations and especially the dimension of China-Africa cooperation and Nigeria-China relations, made this known in Abuja on Monday.
Addressing a press conference, the CCS Director, Charles Onunaiju, noted the act by the United States “was deployed to contain China’s development and smear, besmirch China’s achievements in the field of gainful employment for all her citizens with a guarantee of the dignity of labour.”
He said: “But the U.S ruling circles ideologically fixated to contain China’ development by deploying such extremist measures as the obnoxious extra-territorial law, design to smear and besmirch China’s achievements in the field of gainful employment for all her citizens with a guarantee of the dignity of labour.
“Despite China’s unique political system and process which considerably was fundamental to its tool-box in addressing long standing cankerworm of poverty, its targeted-policy approaches could be of benefit to different Socio-economic climes and support the respective national efforts of other countries to scale up assault against poverty and boost their peoples sustainable pathway to poverty alleviation.”
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He added that: “Even as the China’s experience and feat in the struggle and end of absolute poverty is in the mainstream of global discourse for its significance for all countries especially in the global South and particularly in Africa, the ruling circles in the US have thrown a spanner in the wheel, not only in its forlorn strategy of attempting to contain China’s development but to douse the world wide enthusiasms of the different peoples, organizations and countries of the China’s epic defeat of absolute poverty and its significance for global struggle against poverty.
“China’s feat on defeating extreme material deprivation ahead of United Nations sustainable Development Goals (SDG) aimed at eliminating poverty by 2030 was significant in adding momentum to the global fight to bring poverty to its heels by the end of 2030” he noted.
Onunaiju said: “We are not defending China for it has machinery in place to do this. But, we are only concerned that the peace in the world is not rocked.”
He stressed that if the US or any other country that feels concerned about the violation of labour law or rights, the United Nations agency saddled with such a task, ILO should be approached for adjudication.
Also speaking, a Senior Fellow at the Centre, Comrade Abbas Hassan said it is unfortunate that the U.S. is posing as defender and protector of minority rights, but had a lot of unresolved minority rights issues under its nose especially with Black Liberation Movement.
He said that China has no history of colonialising anywhere, but American’s neo-colonial exploits abound in Africa.
In his remark, Executive Director of Association of Community Social Volunteers International (ACSVI), Dr. Liman Mohammed, said there is urgent need to step up discussion on the topic, while noting that the United States is doing everything humanly possible to frustrate China’s good intentions to the world.
A Commentator on International Affairs and Diplomacy, Greg Odogwu alleged that the whole game is about disrupting world economic value chain and supply which China is spearheading, insisting that the United States is not comfortable with this and urged the rational and reasoning world to be mindful of the antics of the West.
Centre Asks US to Approach ILO for Adjudication on Treatment of Labour in China
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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