Ogun State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress NLC has demanded for payment of all outstanding gratuities to all retirees who have served the State meritoriously, just as the union called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to begin the process of engagement of more personnel to fill existing vacancies across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, in order to ease workload and improve service delivery to the people
Chairman of the State NLC , Comrade Hameed Benco-Ademola who
made the call on Friday during the celebration of this year's May Day in Abeokuta, also appealed to the government for immediate commencement and conclusion of the 2025 promotion exercise to sustain career progression and boost staff morale.
Other demands include the establishment of a befitting Staff Development Centre which according to the union, is essential for continuous training, capacity building,
and professional development of the noble civil and public servants.
"We urge the State Government to
domesticate and implement the recently reviewed Duty Tour Allowances (DTAs)
approved by the Federal Government to reflect current economic realities", the union stated
The State NLC Chairman urged government to start the drilling of additional boreholes within the State Secretariat at Oke-mosan, saying, it will greatly enhance the working environment and facilitate effective service delivery.
The union is also demanding for
re-establishment of Bulk Purchasing Scheme, saying it will help cushion the effects of economic hardship on
workers by ensuring access to essential commodities at affordable rates
"There is a need to review office
imprest to meet operational demands, as well as provide official vehicles for top
management officers to improve administrative efficiency".
"We strongly advocate for the
implementation of consequential adjustments on monthly pensions of our retirees, alongside the extension of the health insurance scheme to cover senior citizens, ensuring dignity and care in retirement.
Addressing these concerns according to
Benco-Ademola, will further consolidate the administration’s legacy as one that prioritizes the welfare and dignity of workers.
The NLC lauded the Abiodun's administration for consistently demonstrating a people-oriented approach, with policies and
programmes that have positively impacted the lives of civil and public servants across the State.
Governor Dapo Abiodun represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Oludaisi Elemide, Secretary to the State Government, Tokubo Talabi, Chief of Staff, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, top and veteran labour leaders amongst other dignatries attended the event
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