By Ibrahim Bello
Birnin Kebbi – The Kebbi chapter of the Nigerian Labour Union (NLC) on Thursday urged workers to offer selfless service for the growth and development of the county.
Umar Halidu, the state NLC Chairman, said in an address in Birnin Kebbi to mark the 40th anniversary of the NLC, said as managers of government policies and programmes, the workers must work tirelessly to ensure success.
He also urged workers to unite in their struggle for better condition of service that would encourage them to do more in the service of the nation.
The NLC chairman decried the prolonged hardship faced by workers in some states over non payment of salaries and entitlements, assuring that the union would continue to ensure that workers and retirees receive their dues.
“We will continue to work and improve on our mandates of negotiations on behalf of workers welfare under a democratic rule”, he said.
Halidu commended Gov. Atiku Bagudu for prompt settlement of workers entitlements.
“We must applaud the good efforts of the present state administration for prompt payment of salaries and pensions as well as workers promotion.
“We also applaud them for the present effort at settling outstanding workers benefits.’’
He however urged the governor to ensure prompt implementation of the annual salary increment for workers.
In his remarks, the state Head of Service, Alhaji Abubakar Idris, urged the NLC to be independent, transparent and shun all forms of corruption.
Idris advised the union to always settle dispute through dialogue, and evolve measures to improve the welfare of its members.
