The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Borno State chapter has raised concerns about the plight of retirees in the state.
According to Mr Yusuf Inuwa, the NLC Chairman, some retirees are still receiving a meagre N4,000 monthly pension, which he described as grossly inadequate.
Inuwa called on the state government to intervene and initiate an upward review of the monthly pension to improve the social and economic well-being of retirees.
He also advocated for the implementation of the national minimum wage and the payment of outstanding leave and transport grants to local government employees in the state.
Acknowledging workers’ commitment to the state government’s transformation agenda, Inuwa praised the Babagana Zulum administration for its achievements in workers’ welfare.
”These include implementing promotion benefits, payment of gratuities to families of deceased workers, and providing subsidised buses for workers and the public,” he said.
Similarly, Mr. Babayo Hamma, the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), urged the state government to adopt the minimum wage approved by the Federal Government.
In response, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, the state deputy governor, commended the harmonious relationship between labour and the state government.
He highlighted various training opportunities provided for workers, including the N2 billion free interest facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the welfare and training of workers.
Furthermore, Prof. Ibrahim Umara of the Political Science Department at the University of Maiduguri emphasised the theme of this year’s May Day, “The People First.”
He called for proactive measures to address the energy crisis in the country, suggesting that government policies should enable Dangote Refinery to supply fuel at a subsidised rate to meet local consumption needs.