Palliatives: You're doing well for workers, labour unions tell Soludo

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By Madu Obi

The organized labour in Anambra State has commended the governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo for taking measures to cushion the hardship caused by the removal of petroleum subsidy.

The unions namely, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), in a joint statement, said the palliatives are not only favourable to the workers alone, but to other segments of the society.

The letter to the governor, which was signed by the chairmen and secretaries of the labour unions said: “On behalf Anambra State workforce and pensioners, we use this medium to express our profound appreciation to Mr. Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on the N12,000.00 per month cash award given to workers both active and retired.

"The holistic nature of your palliative which cuts across all Anambranians: the employed, unemployed, less privileged, the market people, the sick and pregnant women, school children and students, the artisans and transporters, are worthy of commendation.”

"The organized labour also appreciates the governor for the recent absorption of over 70 workers of the recently closed down state- owned National Light Newspaper into various departments.

“Your open disposition to the organized labour and your passion to meeting up the numerous challenges of workers in the state is well appreciated.

"We pledge to partner with your administration to move Anambra State on the fast lane of development in all facets.”