Organised labour in Nasarawa State has appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to pay outstanding minimum wage arrears, implement the proposed seventy-thousand-naira transport allowance, and address other workers’ welfare concerns.
The demands were presented by the state NLC Chairman, Comrade Ismaila Okoh, during a meeting with the governor in Lafia.
Okoh commended the governor for implementing the N70,500 minimum wage, paying gratuities, and clearing outstanding promotions.
He also requested improved salaries for healthcare workers, payment of professional allowances, fresh promotions for eligible civil servants, and additional buses for workers.
Responding, Governor Sule expressed willingness to review the minimum wage arrears, subject to available resources and financial implications.
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He disclosed that he had approved measures to address salary disparities among healthcare workers and directed the Head of Service to work with labour representatives on a merit-based promotion framework.
The governor also approved the continuation of the owner-occupier housing scheme in local government areas.
Sule assured workers of his administration’s commitment to their welfare while urging organised labour to sustain industrial harmony and constructive engagement with the government.
Organised labour reaffirmed its commitment to continued cooperation with the state government.
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