News:
February 15, 2011
The Member of Parliament for Bosomtwi, Simon Osei Mensah is asking the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) to step up its work of educating the public on their civic responsibilities.
The MP is of the view that the Commission over the years has not efficiently discharge its duties, a situation which is becoming increasingly worrying.
Hon. Simon Osei Mensah expressed these concerns when contributing to a panel discussion on the new minimum wage pegged at GH¢3.73 from the previous GH¢3.11 on Oman FM’s National Agenda show on Tuesday 15th February 2011.
He noted that a lot of employers especially in the informal sector continue to exploit and cheat their workers even after the minimum wage has been increased due to the fact that the workers are ignorant about issues relating to the minimum wage, and it is important that the National Commission on Civic Education enlighten them on what is due them.
‘’This is what I will love to see the NCCE doing, educating the public on such matters is the responsibility of the Commission and it is essential that they step up their work to ensure this is done” he said.
Hon. Simon Osei – Mensah who wondered why successive governments have never increased the minimum wage above 20% called on government to implement pragmatic economic policies that will ensure that the living conditions of the ordinary Ghanaian is improved.
He further urged institutions and organizations whose daily minimum wage is below the new figure which takes effect from today Tuesday 15th February 2011, to adjust their wages upward accordingly as failure to do so contravene the laws of Ghana.
Story by : Kwadwo Anim/ghanamps.gov.gh