A bill that seeks to regulate informal employment and authorize private job agency licensing to protect the rights of informal workers has been moved for second reading in the Senate.
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa is the sponsor of the proposed legislation, known as the Informal Sector Private Employment Agencies (Regulation) Bill 2025.
The bill also grants the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) regulatory authority, giving it the same authority as it does for domestic workers, apprentices, interns, and other unregulated jobs.
Senator Musa, who was the subject of the debate on the Senate floor, stated that the bill was intended to address “the informal sector’s widespread labor rights violations, abuse, and lack of regulation,” which he characterized as a crucial but fragile component of the workforce in Nigeria.
He noted that the informal sector suffers from unfair working conditions, low wages, and poor social protections despite its economic importance.
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The bill would give the NDE authority to grant licenses to private employment agencies and make sure their operations adhere to “standardized, transparent, and fair practices” according to the senator.
He added that authorized organizations would be required to keep a database of employees in the informal sector, safeguard their rights, and ensure that hiring only takes place under fair conditions and by employees who are employed by legitimate businesses.
Additionally, the bill recommends that licensing officers be appointed across the country to monitor and enforce the proposed regulations.
Source: Channels TV
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