In the spirit of the 2025 May Day Celebration, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has gifted N10,000 to every worker in the state.
Nwifuru made the declaration on the occasion of the workers' day at Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki on Thursday.
The 2025 Workers’ Day was tagged: “Reclaiming the Civic Space amid Economics Hardship."
The governor described the workers as the “engine room” of government and pledged his continued support to their well-being.
He said: "I remain indebted to the workers in the state and under my watch, workers will remain a symbol of excellence.
“Today’s May Day celebration is the reflection of workers' contributions to nation-building.
“I understand the challenges you face; my administration is committed to tackling them. We are committed to promoting a conducive Civic space for workers.
“We must stay together as partners in progress for a better Ebonyi,” he said.
Earlier, Prof Ogugua Egwu, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Mr Chidi Igboji of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in a joint address commended Nwifuru, especially on the implementation of the N75,000 minimum wage.
Speaking on the Ebonyi workers' demands from the governor, the duo expressed worry about the delay in deploying shuttle buses to the state secretariat, Ochudo Centenary City, Abakaliki.
“The workers in the state are in serious need of improved housing projects due to the high cost of renting in the state. Provide more housing estates for our members.
“There is a need to increase the pension of retirees as its obtainable in other parts of the country. Equip government offices in the Secretariat, and reinstate the bulk release of leave allowance in line with the realities of the New National Minimum Wage, 2024, among others," the Organised Labour Union added.
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