June 17, 2026
By Emmanuel Elebeke
ABUJA — Government agencies, employers, workers’ organisations and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening chemical safety and occupational health standards in Nigeria during a national consultation on a proposed International Labour Organization (ILO) instrument on chemical hazards in the workplace.
The consultation, convened by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in collaboration with the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, brought together representatives of government, organised labour, employers and development partners to review existing national measures on chemical safety and contribute to the development of an international framework for managing workplace chemical hazards.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Owie Florence Ogheneovo, Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Department, highlighted the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting safe, healthy and productive workplaces across all sectors of the economy.
