On Monday, May 1, 2017 workers will be celebrating their day, and the governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, against the backdrop of the event, wishes to heartily congratulate the workers, especially those in the state, for their perseverance and immense contributions to the development of the nation and the state in particular.
The governor commended the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) in the state, with comrade Austin Chilakpu as chairman for selfless, and committed leadership to the workers in the state and also for the understanding and harmonious relationship between the workers and the Rescue Mission Government in the state.
The governor noted that although there had been few cases the leadership of NLC in the state and the state government had disagreed over certain labour related issues, but the truth remains that, at the end of the day, such issues had ended up being amicably resolved. And this lofty trend must continue to be the order of the day.
He also urged the workers to recall that he was the first to pay the minimum wage of N20,000 against the approved N18,000 and also gave them wardrope allowance that saw them having enviable dress code, and said that, his concern for the welfare of workers in the state remains outstanding.
The governor said that his dream has been to see the workers and pensioners in the state always happy, but regretted that unforeseen scenarios had, at times, painted a different picture from what the government intends to do and that was the reason behind the government Finding a way to clear all the pension arrears upto December 2016 and has also paid salary upto March 2017.
The governor appeals to the workers and pensioners in the state to always appreciate his concern for their welfare and to also bear with him when circumstances do not warrant their getting all they wish to have, and assured the workers that his government would continue to work hand-in-glove with their leaders for their welfare, and for the progress of the state and her people.
The governor wishes the workers a memorable celebration as they mark their day.
Sam Onwuemeodo
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
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