Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Danladi Jatau, has reaffirmed the commitment of the 7th Assembly to continue to provide robust legislations that will better the state workers’ welfare.
Jatau made the remark in a statement to mark the 2025 Workers Day, signed by his Press Secretary, Mr Jibrin Gwamna and made available to newsmen in Lafia on Thursday.
The speaker described workers as engine room of the government.
Jatau congratulated Nasarawa workers on the unique day, and further described them as ‘’hardworking, understanding and patriotic citizens that deserve every support and motivation”.
He commended the workers over their commitment to duty.
” I want to assure workers of full legislative support and partnership towards encouraging and supporting government to better their welfare at all times”, he said
He acknowledged the patience and understanding of workers with government at all times and called for more collaborative efforts for peace, unity and development of the state.
The speaker commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the enhanced workers’ welfare, training and retraining, prompt payment of salaries, pension and gratuity for retirees in the state.
Jatau also commended the employment of casual workers into mainstream civil service, while acknowledging other achievements of government in the civil service.
“Hence the need for the Assembly to give more support and encouragement to the government to do more”, he added
Jatau acknowledged the workers’ support to the government and called for a sustained and effective working relationship between the Labour Unions and government for the smooth administration of the state.
He urged workers to continue to work as a team and contribute positively to the development of the State.
The Speaker added that the State Assembly would continue to strive for their enhance welfare at all times.
