THE organised labour unions in Anambra State has hailed the state Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for the palliatives distributed in light of the fuel subsidy removal.
The unions, which included the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), made their pleasure known in a letter written to Governor.
It will be recalled that, last week, Governor Soludo, announced the distribution of rice to over 300,000 households in every part of Anambra state, as well as the addition of an extra N12,000 to the salaries of workers in the state, effective from September to December.
“On behalf of the Anambra State workforce and pensioners, we use this medium to express our profound appreciation to Mr Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for the twelve thousand naira (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, schoolchildren and students, the artisans, and transporters, is worthy of commendation,” the Unions expressed in a letter addressed to Governor Soludo, which was signed by the chairmen and secretaries of the labour unions involved.
The Unions also hailed Soludo for integrating workers from the Anambra-owned National Light which was recently shut down, into different ministries in the state.
“The absorption of over 70 workers of the National Light newspaper is equally appreciated.
“Your open disposition towards organised labour and your passion for meeting the numerous challenges facing workers in the state are well appreciated.
“We pledge to partner with your administration to move Anambra State into the fast lane of development in all facets,” the Unions said.