Implement N30,000 for Gombe LG workers – NLC pleads
The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress Gombe State Chapter, Yusuf Bello, on Monday pleaded with the State Government to implement the N30,000 minimum wage to benefit Local Government workers.
Our correspondent reports that Gombe State had implemented the minimum wage for just State Government workers due to paucity of funds.
Speaking during the commemoration of 2023 May day celebration at Pantami stadium, where trade unions, and allied bodies displayed attractive colours Bello, acknowledged and appreciated the commitment and political will of the Muhammadu Yahaya-led administration.
He said, “Since the minimum wage committee is a standing committee, we are appealing that the committee should reconvene with immediate effect to look imo the implementation of minimum wage to local Government employees, the outstanding balance to some Ministries in the State Service and other issues associated with the implementation of the minimum wage across board in the State.”
The Labour leader also reminded the governor of the need to clear outstanding gratuities, adding that every civil servant looks forward to getting his due.
“Your Excellency Sir, gratuity is the last hope of a civil servant, we appeal to you to continue the good work you are been doing to Pensioners in the State by releasing more funds to settle the outstanding arrears of gratuity in the State and Local Government,” Bello added.
While assuring the Government of continued support towards achieving its goals, NLC also appealed for resolution of outstanding issues in Gombe State University to enhance desired output.
Bello, “Considering the important of Education to our society, we are appealing, as matter of urgency that Government should intervene with the view to resolving all outstanding issues in Gombe State University for efficiency and better Educational output
“Conclusively therefore, be rest assured of the Congress support to achieve the desired goals of Governance. I wish His Excellency and our distinguished invited guests happy stay with us and safe journey to your respective destinations.”
On his part, Governor Yahaya who was represented by the Deputy Governor Dr Manassah Jatau, lauded the friendly disposition of the state workers.
He disclosed that despite the various efforts of the administration, outsiders had shown more gratitude, alluding to the biblical saying of a prophet is not recognised in his domain.
Yahaya described the state’s first position in ease of doing business, and the recent award by Trade Union Congress for pro-labour outstanding prize as legendary.
He expressed optimism that the welfare of Gombe State worker would continue to improve, as the finances of the state soars on the upward slope.
