Anambra: NLC, TUC Laud Soludo For Subsidy Palliatives

• The organized labour also appreciated the governor’s recent absorption of workers of the recently closed down Anambra-owned National Light into various ministries
• The president announced the distribution of rice to over 300,000 households across the state and an additional N12,000 to workers’ salaries from September to December

The leadership of the organised labour movement in Anambra State has praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the measures taken to ease the hardships brought on by the elimination of the petrol subsidy.

The governor was complimented by the groups for taking into account various segments of society and not just government workers while giving palliatives, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC).

More than 300,000 households across the state will receive rice this week, and from September to December, workers’ pay would increase by N12,000, according to his announcement last week.

A letter signed by the chairmen and secretaries of the labour unions said: “On behalf of Anambra State workforce and pensioners, we use this medium to express our profound appreciation to Mr. Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo on the twelve thousand naira (N12,000.00) per month cash award given to workers both active and retired.

“The holistic nature of your palliative which cuts across all Anambranians: the employed, unemployed, less privileged, the market people, the sick and pregnant women, school children and students, the artisans and transporters, are worthy of commendation.”

The organized labour also appreciated the governor’s recent absorption of workers of the recently closed down Anambra-owned National Light into various ministries.

“The absorption of over 70 workers of national light newspaper, is equally appreciated. Your open disposition to the organized labour and your passion to meeting up the numerous challenges of workers in the state is well appreciated.We pledge to partner with your administration to move Anambra state on the fast lane of development in all facets,” it added.