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From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kebbi State Council, has called on Governor Nasir Idris to include the organised labour in the state housing allocation committee and intensify efforts aimed at improving the welfare of workers across the state.
The union also used the occasion to congratulate the governor and the people of Kebbi State on his third anniversary in office, describing his administration as “eventful and memorable.”
This was contained in a statement by the State Chairman of the NLC, Murtala Usman.
Usman said Governor Idris’ three years in office had recorded significant progress across key sectors of the state economy, noting that his policies had remained largely labour-friendly.
He commended the governor for fully implementing the N75,000 minimum wage for civil servants and ensuring prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities.
According to him, “The governor’s policies are labour-friendly. This has prompted the need to appreciate him and encourage him to do more for Kebbi civil servants.”
The NLC chairman, noting Idris’ background as a former union leader, said the governor had not disappointed workers in his handling of labour-related issues.
He further praised the administration for reforms in the health sector, including the renovation and construction of general hospitals across the state, as well as efforts in education through the recruitment of teachers and the end of staff casualisation across ministries, departments and agencies.
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He also commended the commissioning of the ultra-modern state secretariat, describing it as a landmark achievement in governance infrastructure.
He added that the provision of 50 buses to ease transportation challenges for workers and residents was a welcome development that had reduced mobility constraints in the state.
The labour leader also applauded the recruitment of 2,000 teachers, describing it as timely and impactful in strengthening the education sector.
However, Usman urged the state government to build affordable housing units to address the growing housing deficit facing civil servants in the state.
“We are calling on the Kebbi State Government to build affordable housing units to reduce housing deficits because civil servants are facing accommodation challenges despite existing housing estates,” he said.
He further appealed for the inclusion of organised labour in the housing allocation committee to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution process.
“We are urging the state government to include organised labour in the housing distribution committee so that politicians will not hijack housing allocations, leaving workers without access to the scheme,” he added.
Usman assured that the union would continue to pursue the rights and privileges of workers at all levels through lawful and constructive engagement with the government.
