The Kano State Government has expressed its intention to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to enhance the welfare of civil servants, especially in light of the removal of subsidy payment on petrol.
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, made this known on Wednesday, stating that the government has reached out to the NLC for discussions aimed at establishing a progressive and mutually beneficial relationship to improve the welfare of civil servants.
Representing Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Gwarzo emphasized the administration’s commitment to fostering a strong partnership between the government and labor, irrespective of the possibility of strike action.
Gwarzo further highlighted the new administration’s dedication to upholding the rights and privileges of workers in Kano State, underscoring the importance of the Kwankwasiyya principles, which are aimed at enhancing the well-being of the people of Kano.
“We want to assure the NLC that the current administration has pledged to maintain healthy relationships with all unions in the state,” the deputy governor said.
“I wish to express gratitude to the NLC leadership and members for promptly responding to the government’s invitation.”
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima to begin the process of working on interventions to cushion the impact of subsidy removal on Nigerians.
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun said this on Wednesday while briefing State House reporters after leading some major oil marketers on a courtesy call on the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, Abiodun, who is a former chairman of the oil marketers association, stated that the marketers expressed solidarity with the President for removing the N4trn subsidy burden.
He said this is a move that can enhance the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation to states.
The group of marketers subsequently announced their intention to donate to 50 to 100, fifty-seater mass transit buses that would run on CNG, costing N100m each and N10bn cumulatively, to cushion the effect of the removal within the next 30 days.
Tinubu had earlier called on the governors to collaborate with the Federal Government in tackling the menace of poverty in the country, saying the level of impoverishment was unacceptable.
