Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has congratulated all workers in the state on the occasion of this year’s May Day, assuring them of his continued commitment to their welfare and well-being.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed in Lokoja on Friday, Governor Bello applauded the workers for their dedication to service and contributions to the development of the state over the years.
Bello assured the workers that his administration will continue to accord priority to the issues of their wages and remunerations within the limited resources available to the state.
He commended the organised labour in the state under the leadership of Comrade Onuh Edoka of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) as well as other affiliates for the understanding and cordial working relationship that exists between the Unions and the government, urging them to sustain the tempo.
The Governor expressed his appreciation to the organised Labour in the state for their cooperation during the civil service reform that has brought sanity and efficiency to the system today noting that such collaboration was a clear testament that the Labour unions always stand with the government in making decision at difficult times.
The governor directed that all civil servants from salary Grade Level 12 and above in the Kogi State civil service resume work fully with effect from Monday, 4th May, 2020.
He urged workers and indeed, all citizens of the state to continue to observe all the preventive measures against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic particularly, regular washing of hands, use of hand sanitizers, the use of face masks and observance of social distancing.
The governor urged the workers in the state to use the occasion of the May Day which also coincides with this year’s Ramadan fast to pray fervently to God to bring quick end to the pandemic and total socioeconomic recovery for the nation and world at large.
