Subsidy removal: Kano govt to work with NLC to improve civil servants’ welfare

The Kano State Government has revealed plans to work with the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in their effort to improve the welfare of civil servants, especially after the removal of subsidy payment on petrol.

Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo disclosed this on Wednesday, saying that the government has extended an invitation to the NLC for discussions aimed at fostering a progressive and mutually beneficial relationship to enhance the welfare of civil servants.

Representing Kano State governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Gwarzo said that the new administration is committed to establishing a robust partnership between the government and labour irrespective of any potential strike action.

Gwarzo while highlighting the new administration’s dedication to upholding the rights and privileges of workers in Kano State stressed the significance of the Kwankwasiyya principles which are aimed at improving the lives of the indigenes of Kano.

“We want to assure the NLC that the current administration has pledged to maintain healthy relationships with all unions in the state,” the deputy governor said.

“I wish to express gratitude to the NLC leadership and members for promptly responding to the government’s invitation.”

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima to begin the process of working on interventions to cushion the impact of subsidy removal on Nigerians.

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun said this on Wednesday while briefing State House reporters after leading some major oil marketers on a courtesy call on the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Addressing correspondents after the meeting, Abiodun, who is a former chairman of the oil marketers association, stated that the marketers expressed solidarity with the President for removing the N4trn subsidy burden.

He said this is a move that can enhance the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation to states.

The group of marketers subsequently announced their intention to donate to 50 to 100, fifty-seater mass transit buses that would run on CNG, costing N100m each and N10bn cumulatively, to cushion the effect of the removal within the next 30 days.

Tinubu had earlier called on the governors to collaborate with the Federal Government in tackling the menace of poverty in the country, saying the level of impoverishment was unacceptable.