Edo State employees have applauded Governor Godwin Obaseki for his promise to pay state civil/public service employees 13 months wage.
The Edo State authorities has introduced in a press release that the thirteenth month wage promised by the governor shall be paid on December 27.
In a press release on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labor Congress, Edo State Council, Comrade Chief Odion Olaye, mentioned employees within the Edo State Civil/Public Service are grateful to Governor Obaseki for the present of affection, care and compassion for his or her well-being. .
He mentioned: “We, on behalf of the Nigeria Labor Congress and the working folks of Edo State, want to report the unprecedented and landmark determination of Governor Godwin Obaseki to pay the Edo employee on December 11, 2023.”
Olaye mentioned the fee of December wage to the staff of the state authorities on December 11 was distinctive, noting: “It’s unprecedented and a historic reference that can stay in our hearts for a very long time {that a} sitting governor with none stress in his personal will determined to pay its workers on December 11 has set a brand new benchmark for the nation.
“We’d due to this fact prefer to make it clear that we, the Edo State employees, are grateful for this present of affection, care and fervour for our well-being. We’d additionally prefer to report His Excellency's promise to pay us the thirteenth month's wage regardless of the financial realities in our nation. This has come like a phenomenal storm and we’re all trying ahead to its manifestation.
He added: “Your Excellency, all the workforce of Edo State has charged us, as their leaders, to specific their deep gratitude to your kindness and goodwill. We’d additionally like to emphasise that the gorgeous ambiance of our working atmosphere remains to be some extent of reference all through the nation.
The Chairman of the Edo State NLC assured Governor Obaseki of the assist and solidarity of the employees, noting: “We categorical our unmitigated dedication to Your Excellency's authorities and our willpower to stay with you in all of your endeavors to to finish your time period strongly and have a worthy successor. .
“All the time be assured of the solidarity of Edo state employees,” he added.
