Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday assured workers in the state that his administration will continue to review its responses to the current economic realities, including the implementation of another minimum wage as soon as all processes have been concluded.
This is even as the governor hailed the invaluable contributions of workers to the socio-economic growth and development of the state.
AbdulRazaq, in his May Day message, noted that: “ Workers are an integral component of governance. They are the life-wire that drives governmental activities geared towards sustainable development. Today, we recognise the invaluable contributions of workers to the socioeconomic growth and development of our state.”
He said that amid other competing demands of public administration, infrastructural development, and keeping the fabric of the society together, his administration has responded in various ways to mitigate the teething effects of the fuel subsidy withdrawal.
He added, “ We have introduced monthly transport support, otherwise known as wage award, staggered working days, and implemented various promotion and other welfare packages that are meant to strengthen the spending powers of the workers.
We have similarly rolled out different layers of support to the general public in our holistic approach to lessen the impacts of the reforms.
“We will continue to review our responses within current realities, including the implementation of another minimum wage as soon as all processes have been concluded.
“As our country courageously navigates the post-subsidy challenges, we acknowledge the fact that we have a responsibility to provide good and sustainable governance to the people of Kwara, and we are committed to always remain true to the oath we have sworn to protect the people.
“I thank the organised labour and our workers in Kwara State for their support, understanding, and resilience. I appreciate their bold embrace of the future with hope, even as they diligently contribute positively to the development of our state. We do not take that for granted.”