Governor announces N10,000 May-Day gift to workers

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has announced N10,000 May-Day celebration gift to the workers in the state.

Nwifuru made the disclosure at the occasion of the May-Day in Abakaliki on Thursday.

The Governor described the workers as “engine room” of government and pledged his continue support to their well-being.

“According to him, I will remain indebted to the workers in the state and under my watch, workers will remain 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 conducive civic space for workers.

“We must stay together as partners in progress for a better Ebonyi,” he said.

Earlier, Prof Ogugua Egwu, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Mr Chidi Igboji of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) 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 on delay to deploy shuttle busses to the state secretariat, Centenary city.

“The workers in the state are in serious need of improve housing projects due to the high cost of rentage in the state. Provide more housing estates for our members.

“There is 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.