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.
“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. 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.
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