Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has pledged to implement insurance policies that can promote the rights of staff, restating his dedication to implement agreements in direction of enhancing staff’ welfare within the state was on the right track.
Ododo made the promise whereas responding to the organised labour calls for in the course of the 2024 Might day celebration in Lokoja yesterday.
Ododo famous that each one different requests made by the unions shall be seemed into as nicely by the federal government.
Regardless of the interventions, he said that he was conscious that the present minimal wage in Nigeria requires an upward evaluation.
“As a state, we might not be there proper now, however I can guarantee you that quickly and really quickly, ongoing dialog about compensation for civil servants within the state shall be concluded.
“At this juncture, I need to specifically commend the labour unions within the state for the collaborative spirit between the federal government and labour centres. Your constructive engagement has enabled us to deal with points and discover options collectively, thereby fostering a conducive surroundings for the expansion and growth of the state,” he stated.
He urged staff to stay calm, peaceable and supportive of the federal government as companions in progress.
On safety, Ododo stated his administration was profitable the struggle towards crimes and criminalities.
Earlier in his deal with, the State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) , Gabriel Amari, appealed to the state authorities to implement the N35,000 wage award.
Amari disclosed that the present N30,000 nationwide minimal wage falls wanting assembly fundamental wants of staff within the prevailing market situations of the nation.
“We advocate for the instant implementation of a wage award totalling round N35,000 in Kogi State. This adjustment isn’t solely honest but in addition pressing, given the relentless rise within the prices of products and providers, which repeatedly erodes the buying energy of staff.
“Till the long-awaited negotiations for a brand new minimal wage are concluded and enforce, the wage award would function a brief reduction for staff grappling with the present financial hardships.