Locally recruited staffers of the Nigerian High Commission
London would from April 20th have their employment status changed
from “employee” to “self-employed “ the News Agency of Nigeria(
NAN) reports on Wednesday.
This development is contained in a memo addressed to the staff
by Mrs. Helen Nzeako, the Commission’s Head of Chancery.
Nzeako stated that the decision was “sequel to the communication
received from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on tax payment to
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Commission( HMRC), Embassy
Unit’’.
Under the “self-employed’’ status, Nzeako said that staffers
would be responsible for their National Insurance Contribution
(NIC) and Income Taxes.
However, they would retain all benefits they currently enjoy
such as Holiday, Maternity leave and sick leave.
She also said that they would enjoy salary increment as a
gesture of goodwill.
In December 2018, locally recruited staff of the Commission were
disengaged from service and their entitlement paid.
They were further advised to reapply for their various positions
as contract staff in a move necessitated by the then ongoing
restructuring of the High Commission following budgetary
constraints.
Currently, over 50 locally recruited staff work for the
Commission.
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