May Day: Akpabio assures Nigerian Workers of better welfare - ITREALMS

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The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the Executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions.

The Senate President gave the assurance in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh to congratulate the workers as they commemorate the 2024 May Day.

Maternal mortality: Polaris Bank partners Societal Healthcare, train 50 midwives, health workers - ITREALMS

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Polaris Bank in partnership with Societal Healthcare Organisation (SHO), has organised a training for community midwives and health extension workers in Northern Nigeria themed: Life Saving Skills (LSS).

The 3-day intensive training is part of efforts to reduce mortality and morbidity associated with major causes of maternal and neonatal death in the country.

Fayemi approves monthly N100m to clear workers' arrears - ITREALMS

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Demonstrating commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners in Ekiti State, the Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has approved monthly release of N100 million naira to clear accumulated gratuities of retired workers in the state, reports ITREALMS.

The Governor, ITREALMS gathered, had last month approved a hundred per cent increase in monthly gratuity payment from N10 million to N20 million.

However, taking into consideration the current plight of many retired workers, who could not access their gratuity several years after their retirement owing to the paltry amount for gratuity payment, Governor Fayemi has directed the Ministry of Finance to further increase the monthly gratuity payment to N100 million per month. This was the amount paid per month during his first term.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, the directive takes immediate effect, pending the time the state government would be able to find a creative approach to resolve the huge outstanding gratuity obligations of the state.

The Governor believes the increment will go a long way in ameliorating the plight of the state’s pensioners.

In a related development, Governor Fayemi has also approved the payment of severance allowance and outstanding salaries of 19 former members of the Ekiti State House of Assemblies and their aides who were denied their entitlement by the immediate past administration of Mr Ayodele Fayose.

Governor Fayemi believes it is unjust to deny workers their wages, saying that his administration will ensure that workers and pensioners get their entitlements as and when due.

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Sanwo-Olu assures workers of labour friendly govt - ITREALMS

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured labour in the state that they will be on priority list of his government if elected, reports ITREALMS.

Sanwo-Olu said no worker in the state would be denied his lawful benefits, promising that the proposed minimum wage of N30,000 would be fully implemented by his administration.

The APC candidate spoke at an interactive session held by the organised labour union, including Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and United Labour Congress (ULC), National Union of Teachers (NUT), and Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), among others.

Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied to the meeting by his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said his government would not be harsh on workers. He said his ambition to govern the state was anchored on the objective to deliver a Lagos that would be greater than the current level of development.

While answering questions posed to him by the workers, Sanwo-Olu spoke on how his government would solve the notorious Apapa gridlock, which the workers said had contributed to low productivity and ill-health. The APC candidate explained that work had been ongoing on the construction of a parking lot by the Federal Government for the heavy trucks that ply the route, pointing out that his government would re-visit the plan to create state-controlled parking lot for the trucks.

He said: “My running mate and I have met with the Minister for Power, Works and Housing, who assured that the ministry is meeting with Dangote Group that took up the construction of the Apapa Highway. As a way of proffering lasting solution to the gridlock; when we form the next government, by the grace of God , we will bring back the idea of industrial park for these trucks. Rather than obstructing the road while waiting for their turn, the truck drivers can go there and park their vehicles.”

Sanwo-Olu said his government would consider introducing a housing scheme in partnership with the organised labour, noting that the scheme would be beneficial to both the government and the workers. He stressed that all workers, irrespective of level, deserved better welfare and living condition.

Responding to the workers’ concern raised on the difficulty in getting Certificate of Occupancy from the government, Sanwo-Olu promised that his administration, if elected, would review the process of the issuance of the Certicate of Occupancy, with the aim to remove the red tape that is slowing down the process.

He assured the workers that his government would improve transportation in the state, noting that the capacity of ferry service plying the waterways would be strengthened to complement that road transportation and reduce travel time.

His government, Sanwo-Olu said, will not discontinue the quarterly meeting which the governor usually has with a joint workers’ congress, while also promising that he would sustain the Office of Special Adviser on Labour Matters.

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Pix: L-R: APC Deputy Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Gubernatorial Candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife Dr. Ibijoke and the Board of Trustee Member, Nitechift Colliseum, Olorogun Dr. Sunny Kuku, during a grand house reception in honour of Mr. Sanwo-Olu, by the Coliseum board of Trustees, in Lagos…

Osun workers suspend strike

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The Osun State workers have suspend their industrial action embarked upon last Wednesday, reports ITRealms.

The suspension, ITRealms gathered, came after the Labour Unions and the State government entered into Memorándum of Understanding (MOU) based on mutual agreement on the demands of workers.

Confirming this development, the chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), comrade Jacob Adekomi said that the government has approved the full payment of December salary to workers and pensioners.

He also said that payment of full salaries and pension will hopefully commence between January and 2nd quarter of 2018.

Speaking on behalf of the government, the chief of staff to the governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, lauded  the workers for their sacrifices, understanding and perseverance.

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Pix: Gov. Aregbesola of Osun State.

Why Anambra workers celebrated May 1 in style - Aniagoh

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The Anambra State has adduced some 15 reasons why workers in the state were excited to celebrate the 2017 May 1, which globally is workers day, reports ITRealms.

According to Ifeanyi Aniagoh, the Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to Governor Willie Obiano, the workers in the state were offered 15 per cent salary increment amidst recession.

He also said Anambra State has maintained regular sharing of bags of rice to workers and payment of salaries on 24th of every month.

In addition, he disclosed that Anambra State offers extra pay for health workers in the rural areas and same extra pay for teachers in the rural areas.

Aniagoh further said that workers in Anambra State now enjoy special mass transit scheme and annual recognition awards to distinguished workers.

Today, he said, Anambra has been promptly paying pensions and gratuities while offering special stimulus package to alleviate the effects of recession, in addition to regular local and overseas training for workers.

Teachers handling core subjects such as Mathematics, Igbo Language, among others have extra pay for doing what they love, whereas there is availability of single-digit loans to interested workers via Anambra Small Business Agency (ASBA).

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He emphasized that full welfare packages and promotion are offered as at when due.

As said by him, the leadership of Gov. Obiano has total respect and support for all labour unions in the State, even as another salary increment is the underway not withstanding improved security and good governance.

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Alert! Gov. Ayade surprises, pays May salary on workers day

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The politics of May Day workers celebration climaxed this year with the Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade surprised workers on the 1st of May, Workers Day, when he announced the payment of salaries for the month of May on the first day of the month, reports ITRealms.

This was obviously affirmed a slight drama when workers at the U.J. Esuene Stadium for the May Day celebration began to receive salary payment alert from their various banks.

Additional reports showed that the workers out of excitement started shouting 'alert, alert' as they commended the governor.

ITRealms gathered that hitherto, the governor had paid salaries between the 13th and 20th day of each month since assuming office.

Governor Ayade also told the workers, who named him the 'Best Labour Friendly Governor in Nigeria' that his administration had a duty to give workers a sense of dignity.

“We must create opportunities for labour to feel a sense of dignity. If you are truly a Christian, you must know that as you care for your kids, you must care for labour,” he said.

ITRealms equally reports that another goodnews is that workers in the Edo State civil and public got cheering news during the May Day celebration as their salaries were increased.

It was further gathered that workers' salaries were increased by 45 per cent, which is the minimum wage is now N25,000.

Vincent Okoli with additional reports by EkitiOnline/GEE

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Ghost workers: Dickson promises to block loopholes for fraud

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The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has said that the verification exercise carried out on workers in the oil-state, has started yielding the desired results and promised to block loopholes for fraud, reports ITRealms.

Dickson disclosed that preliminary reports turned in by the state verification team have identified some loopholes through which payroll criminals defrauded the state, expressing optimism that the process would save resources for the development of the state.

The Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, in a press statement available to ITRealms quoted Gov. Dickson as saying this during the March edition of the state Monthly Praise Night held at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa.

As said by Dickson, the on-going exercise would also help government in addressing the ghost workers syndrome to employ more young people into the state civil service.

He said that the exercise was being was being carried out in the best interest of the state.

Dickson advised Bayelsans especially workers to show greater understanding and cooperation to enable government win the fight against payroll fraud and other corrupt practices.

He restated his call on people of the state to steer clear from all crimes particularly kidnapping stressing that the present administration would soon launch a major crackdown on issues threatening the continued peace and stability of the state.

While expressing gratitude to Bayelsans and the church for their prayers and support, Dickson assured the womenfolk of more dividends of democracy particularly in terms of appointments and economic empowerment schemes.

Drawing the text of his sermon from the Book of Proverbs 18 verses 20 and 21, Chaplain of the king of Glory Chapel, Government House, Bishop Dotimi Egbegi highlighted the power of the tongue.

Egbegi therefore enjoined the congregation to always make positive pronouncements about themselves, their families and the state irrespective of life’s challenges.   

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