From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
The Katsina State government has declared Friday, May 2, 2025, a work-free day to allow residents to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his two-day working visit.
Governor Umaru Dikko Radda announced this on Thursday, May 1, during the Workers’ Day celebration in Katsina, emphasising the need for citizens to participate in the event.
At the same Workers’ Day rally, the Katsina State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), led by Chairman Hussaini Hamisu, called for the full implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage for all civil servants, including those in tertiary institutions.
Hamisu stated, “Despite agreements, some tertiary institutions in our state are yet to fully implement the new minimum wage. The joint consultative forum (JCF) of these institutions has expressed dissatisfaction, and we stand in solidarity with them, demanding timely and full implementation.”
Hamisu further urged, “We demand swift and complete implementation of the new minimum wage across all sectors to reflect our shared commitment to workers’ welfare. We also urge the state government to address the challenges faced by retirees by ensuring the timely payment of their benefits, especially those at the Local Government Areas level.”
He also appealed to the federal government to bolster security for agricultural communities, noting, “This could be achieved if the federal government can continue to strengthen the security architecture in the state.”