Yesterday, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq gave state employees assurances that his administration will keep evaluating its responses to the present economic realities, including the imposition of a new minimum wage as soon as all procedures are completed.
This is all the while the governor was praising the labor force for its indispensable contributions to the state’s socioeconomic development.
In his May Day message, AbdulRazaq 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.”
According to him, his administration has taken a number of measures to lessen the initial effects of the removal of fuel subsidies in the face of competing demands from public administration, infrastructure development, and maintaining the social fabric of the community.
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.
As part of our comprehensive strategy to mitigate the effects of the reforms, we have likewise implemented several tiers of public support.
“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.”
