Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has announced N10, 000 May Day celebration gift to workers in the state.
Nwifuru made the disclosure at the May Day celebration in Abakaliki, on Thursday.
The governor described the workers as the “engine room” of government and pledged his continued support to their well-being.
“According to him, I will remain indebted to workers in the state and under my watch, they will remain a symbol 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 a conducive civic space for workers.
“We must stay together as partners in progress for a better Ebonyi,” he said.
Earlier, the State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Professor Ogugua Egwu, and his Trade Union Congress, TUC, counterpart, Mr Chidi Igboji, in a joint address, commended Nwifuru especially on the implementation of the N75, 000 minimum wage.
On the unions demand from the governor, they expressed worry over the delay to deploy shuttle busses to the state secretariat, Centenary City.
“Workers in the state are in serious need of housing due to the high cost of rentage in the state. Provide more housing estates for our members.
“There is the need to increase the pension of retirees as it is obtainable in other parts of the country. Equip government offices in the secretariat among others,” the organised labour union added.
