…appeals for full implementation of N70,000 minimum wage
Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja
The Edo State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Bernard Joman Egwekhide has commended Governor Monday Okpevbholo for his bold step to motivate workers with the approval of 13th month salary.
Comrade Joma said the governor’s approach to issues since his inauguration in less than one month in office, has demonstrated that Edo State is truly rising again.
Senator Monday Okpebholo has graciously approved the payment of the “13th month” salary for workers a few days ago.
The Governor also approved the policy of automatic employment for First Class graduates of Edo extraction from any university in Nigeria and abroad into the State civil service to boost the quality of manpower in the system.
He said the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is to ensure that quality manpower is brought into the system for effective and efficient service delivery that will enhance growth and development.
The NLC Chairman said the Governor is doing this to serve as motivation for workers as they are ready to put in their best for maximum delivery.
Comrade Bernard Joman Egwekhide on behalf of Edo State workers appealed to the Governor to fully implement the 70,000 minimum wage just like his colleagues in other states.
“You see, what the former governor did was a parting gift to workers according him Godwin Obaseki. He never implemented it. He told us , we leaders of organized labour in the state. He knows that even if he approves, he will not be there in office again to implement it. So, we the organized labour we appealing to our Governor, Senator Monday Okpevbholo to fully implement the 70,000 minimum wage for us.”
