Governor Adams Oshiomhole has stressed the need for improved welfare for Nigerian workers. The Governor spoke as workers in Edo State joined their counterparts across the country to observe Workers’ Day, at the weekend.

According to Comrade Oshiomhole, in the face of harsh working environment, the workers are responsible for creating the wealth of the nation, adding that nothing can justify the difference in the salaries of the Federal and State workers.

The Governor said the state government has implemented the reviewed wages of judicial workers, doctors, teachers and the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

He argued that despite the huge deposit of natural resources in the country, Nigerians are getting poorer, stressing that the 2010 statistics showed that seven out of ten Nigerians are poor.

Comrade Oshiomhole explained that change will only come when we are determined just as he said we must rededicate ourselves to organize to change the system, adding that there would be no justice without peace.

He observed that Civil Servants salary structure is yet to be reviewed and expressed his conviction that they deserved a pay review as all workers go to the same market.

His word: “something had to be done and while discussions are going on, Edo State Government will take a look at the issue because no one can justify an increase in some sectors and none for others.

The occasion was graced by labour unions, civil societies and non governmental organisations.


Peter Okhiria,
CPS to Edo State Governor,
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