I’ll Continue To Ensure Better Life For Ogun Workers– Gov. Abiodun
By Moshood Adebayo
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has assured civil servants in the state that he would continue to ensure better life for the teeming workers.
Abiodun spoke while addressing thousands of excited workers across board, who came on a thank-you-visit to his Oke-Mosan Governor’s Office for keeping his promises on payment on minimum wage of N30, 500.
The governor also promised that he would continue to adhere to equity and fairness in appointment and promotion of deserving public officers.
He described the state workforce as the best in service delivery in the country, noting that the state had produced world class civil servants who have made headway in different parts of the world.
“No nation or state can achieve any meaningful development without workers who are well motivated to perform optimally. We will continue to constantly and regularly pay our workers salary and other benefits to enable them discharge their duties efficiently.
“I know that there has been a breach of trust in the past between the government and the workers. On our part, we will continue to build trust with you. There should be no mistrust or misunderstanding between us. You are the essence of this administration. I can assure you that we will continue to engage you and I am happy that the trust is being restored”, he noted.
The governor expressed gratitude to God for the low number of death recorded in the state and the nation as the result of the dreaded Coronavirus, regretting however that it has adversely affected the economy and financial fortune of the state.
He appreciated residents for restraining from violence acts during the EndSARS protest, noting that the state remains the only in the South West that did not witness violent destruction of public and private properties.
While calling for patience, understanding and renewed vigour in service delivery, Abiodun assured workers that other demands and enticements would be met as the finances of the State improves.
Representatives of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), lauded government team at the negotiation table for showing uncommon commitment that led to the new minimum wage.
