Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu has assured civil servants in the State of his administration willingness to implement payment of new minimum wage as soon as it is approved by the Federal Government .
The Governor said a committee has been set up to work out payable and affordable minimum wage for workers in the state.
The committee according to the Governor would comprise the Secretary to the State Government, State Head of Service and the organised Labour.
Idris made the announcement during May Day celebration in Birnin Kebbi.
He said “i have instructed the Head of Service and Secretary to the State Government to hold consultations with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to fashion out affordable minimum wage that would put smiles on the faces of workers”.
” I intend to put Kebbi state in the first category with the best welfare for the workforce.
Idris urged workers to rededicate themselves to hard work and uphold the existing harmony between workers and the government.
Governor Idris,also explained that his administration has been paying workers salaries, pensions and gratuities without any delay on 24 or 25 of every month.
He charged the workers to be absolute loyal, dedicated and committed to their duties.
Earlier, the state Chairman of the NLC, Murtala Usman, appealed to the governor to fulfill his promise of being the first governor to implement a new minimum wage when approved by the Federal Government.
” We appeal to the governor to find solution to the implementation of circulars and promotions approved by the governor to the relevant ministries that are yet to effect changes especially Ministries of Finance and Health.
The chairman commended Gov. Idris for working with the trade unions and workers in the state to ensure the prevalence of industrial harmony.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
