Kebbi NLC congratulates Idris on third anniversary, seeks improved workers’ welfare

The Kebbi State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has lauded Governor Nasir Idris's administration on its third anniversary, highlighting a period of "eventful and impactful" governance. The union commended the governor for significant achievements across key sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and notably, workers' welfare.

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The last three years of Governor Nasir Idris’ administration have been eventful and memorable. His government has demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of workers and the general populace through numerous developmental projects and policies.

Murtala Usman, the State NLC Chairman, described Governor Idris's tenure as "memorable," emphasizing the administration's commitment to improving citizens' lives through developmental projects and policies. As a former unionist himself, Governor Idris has earned praise for fully implementing the N75,000 minimum wage for civil servants and consistently ensuring prompt payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities.

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As a former unionist, Governor Idris has not disappointed workers. He fully implemented the N75,000 minimum wage for civil servants in Kebbi State and has maintained prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities.

The NLC also acknowledged the administration's revitalization of the healthcare sector through hospital construction and renovation, and its strengthening of the education sector by recruiting teachers. The commissioning of the ultra-modern State Secretariat and the provision of 50 buses to ease transportation challenges were also cited as landmark achievements. Despite these commendations, the NLC chairman urged the government to intensify efforts to address the housing deficit faced by civil servants, advocating for the construction of affordable housing units and the inclusion of organized labor in housing allocation committees.

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The government has revitalised the healthcare sector through the construction and rehabilitation of hospitals. It has also boosted education through the employment of teachers and ended casualisation across ministries, departments and agencies.