Raheem Akingbolu
The Promoting Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has referred to as on all promoting companies to make sure correct documentation of non-Nigerians working at their respective companies.
In a press release issued by the Director Common of the council, Olalekan Fadolapo, ARCON additionally warned that promoting companies, which at the moment have interaction Non-Nigerians are requested to acquire approval for such employment earlier than thirty first March, 2024 for regularisation.
The directive got here days after the federal authorities launched the expatriate employment levy (EEL) to shut wage gaps between expatriates and the Nigerian labour drive.
The EEL additionally mandates companies to pay levies for hiring expatriates and supplies pointers on the employment of Nigerians in foreign-owned corporations.
President Bola Tinubu mentioned the coverage, which was initiated to supervise expatriate employment within the nation, mustn’t grow to be a hindrance to international funding.
The ARCON directive reads; “In keeping with the continued trade reform and the necessity to hold correct file of all Non-Nigerians engaged by Promoting Businesses in Nigeria, we want to inform all Promoting Businesses (i.e. full service, artistic, media impartial, out-of-home, digital and experiential companies) of the necessity to guarantee correct documentation of all Non-Nigerians of their employments.
“Promoting Businesses which at the moment have interaction Non-Nigerians are requested to acquire approval for such employment earlier than thirty first March, 2024 for regularization. With impact from 1st April, 2024, employment of Non-Nigerians would require the prior approval of the ARCON according to ARCON proclamation.” “Purposes for engagements of non-Nigerians will embody the next data; proof of labor allow obtained from related authorities companies, proof of the remuneration package deal and circumstances of service as corresponding to these provided to Nigerians on the identical standing and positions and proof the employment of international practitioners will help in transferring new abilities and information to Nigerians.”
