Labour leaders in Ogun State have expressed their appreciation for the recently rolled out palliative measures announced by the State government.

           The leaders, comprising Chairmen of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Com. Ademola Hammed-Benco, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Com. Akeem Lasisi and the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC), Com.  Isa Olude commended the State government for the gesture and was optimistic that the measures would be implemented as stated.

          Speaking with the pressmen, the labour leaders said the palliative measures, including the release of the 2021/2022 promotion letters are good and would gladden the heart of the workers.

          "This is a good one, it is a welcome idea and we are glad that we are part of the decisions",  Hammed-Benco said.

          Also speaking, the Chairman, TUC, Com. Akeem Lasisi lauded the Governor for yielding to the demands of labour, saying, “in the first instance, we thank God for having the audience of Gov. Abiodun, and with this, he has exhibited uncommon political commitment towards workers ‘yearnings in the State’’.

          The labour leaders also eulogised the State Governor for providing adequate welfare for the Civil Servants, downtrodden, vulnerable and pensioners in the State, and urged the government to implement the measures without any delay.

          According to Com. Olude, "we appreciate His Excellency for also remembering the vulnerable, less privileged and the pensioners in his palliative programmes, as this will go a long way to motivate the State workers to do more in the discharge of their duties".