The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the Bauchi State government to extend Eid-el Kabir wage award to pensioners to support them in the current harsh economy.
LEADERSHIP Sunday reports that Bauchi State government had awarded about N10,000 wage award to civil servants in the state as Sallah gift.
The acting Bauchi State NLC chairman, Comrade Ibrahim Mai-Kudi who made the appeal at a press briefing said if the benevolence granted to the civil servants is equally extended to the pensioners, considering their meritorious service to the development of the state, it would be highly appreciated.
Comrade Mai-Kudi described the wage award as timely in view of the current economic challenges faced by the citizens nationwide.
He encouraged civil servants to use the Sallah gift wisely and acknowledged the state government’s efforts to alleviate workers’ hardships.