The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kebbi State Council, has rejected claims that workers in the state are facing widespread welfare challenges over unpaid pensions, delayed promotions and alleged unlawful salary deductions.
In a statement responding to the Independence Day address by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Abubakar Chika Malami, the NLC described itself as an independent and non-partisan trade union organisation committed to protecting workers’ rights and welfare.
The Council said it had maintained continuous engagement with the Kebbi State Government since Governor Nasir Idris assumed office in 2023, through collective bargaining, social dialogue and negotiation.
The NLC said that “the state government had approved and implemented a 75-thousand-naira minimum wage, above the 70-thousand-naira federal benchmark.”
It said negotiations were still ongoing on other outstanding workers’ demands.
Reacting to Malami’s proposal for a 110-thousand-naira minimum wage, the NLC said such promises should be assessed based on funding, sustainability and implementation mechanisms.
The Council also cited government interventions, including the recruitment of 2,568 health workers and 2,000 teachers, prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities, and the renovation of 25 general hospitals and 117 primary healthcare centres.
The NLC said; “it would continue to demand improved welfare for workers while acknowledging positive government responses.”
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