By Correspondent in Ilorin
The Kwara State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to withdraw a case instituted against the Organized labour union in the state at the National Industrial Court, sitting in Akure, Ondo State.
The Labour Union made the appeal in a release, signed by its Chairman, Aliyu Issa Ore, and made available a copy to The Reporters on Friday.
The NLC said: “ We call on His Excelency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to direct the Attorney General of the State to withdraw the Court Case instituted against the Labour Movement at National Industrial Court (NIC) Akure, Ondo State.
“This forms the part of the gentleman agreement for the suspension of the last strike action in the state, in the interest of all of us”
The organized labour union, also expressed displeasure over the delay in the implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage by the government.
It further said: “Despite all efforts made to make His Excellency see reason for the immediate implementation of the constitutionally approved minimum wage for the workers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is sadden that government has not commenced the payment of the N30,000 new minimum wage to its workers.
“Considering, the present economic situation which has brought untold hardship to the workers, we are seriously appealing to His Excellency, to as a matter of utmost urgency, give his Executive consent for the implementation of the new wage as the year has already gone.
“We urge the Governor to put smile back to the faces of the wealth creators of the state (the workers) by hasten action on the immediate implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage to them in full as well other workers’ demands”
The leadership of the Union, however, commended and appreciated the state workers for their doggedness, endurance, and cooperation.
