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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a N10, 000 May-Day celebration gift to the workers in the state.
Mr Nwifuru made the disclosure at the occasion of the May-Day in Abakaliki, the state capital on Thursday.
The governor described the workers as the “engine room” of the government and pledged his continued support to their well-being.
He said, “I will remain indebted to the workers in the state and under my watch, workers will remain symbols of excellency.
“Today’s May-Day celebration is the reflection of workers’ contributions to nation building.
“I understand the challenges you face. My administration is committed to tackling them. We are committed to promoting conducive Civic space for workers.
“We must stay together as partners in progress for a better Ebonyi,” he said.
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogugua Egwu, and his TUC counterpart, Chidi Igboji, in a joint address commended Mr Nwifuru especially on the implementation of the N75, 000 minimum wage.
On the unions demand from the governor, they expressed worry about the delay to deploy shuttle buses to the state secretariat, Centenary city.
“The workers in the state are in serious need of improving housing projects due to the high cost of rent in the state. Provide more housing estates for our members.
“There is a need to increase the pension of retirees as it’s obtainable in other parts of the country. Equip government offices in the secretariat among others,” the Organised Labour Union added.
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