Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State chapter and the Office of the State Head of Service (HoS) have commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for keeping to his promise of paying the N71,000 minimum wage in November.
The commendation was contained in a statement signed by the HoS Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, and the NLC Chairman, Comrade Kabiru A. Inuwa, and made available to Journalists in the state.
The statement tasked the civil servants to redouble their dedication to duty by exhibiting efficiency, professionalism, and integrity to enhance productivity in the state.
The duo said that the implementation of the new minimum wage would significantly improve the living conditions of civil servants and boost their morale, enabling them to focus more effectively on their duties.
The gesture, according to the statements, would further strengthen the relationship between employees and the state government, fostering a harmonious working environment.
The state labour union also appealed to Governor Yusuf to extend the new minimum wage implementation to pensioners.
They emphasized that including pensioners in the policy would demonstrate the governor’s generosity and commitment to improving the standard of living for retirees.