Commends Organized Labour’s Maturity

Akwa Ibom workers have been charged  to be committed to their duties, to reciprocate Governor Umo Eno’s compassionate disposition in approving the implementation of  80,000.00 minimum wage, with arrears, in the State.

The Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, gave the charge while monitoring  the ongoing 2024 Staff  Verification Exercise today, Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 at Government House, Uyo.

Elder Effiong Essien, who particularly appreciated the  Governor for his various welfare packages for workers said, “Our amiable Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has a deep sense of love towards workers, and it is on this premise that he has given approval for the implementation of the New Minimum Wage, commencing from 1st November this year”.

Elder Essien, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary in his Office, Doris Ikpuho, and other officials, also noted the economic significance of  the new wage, saying, “the approval, which accommodates payment of arrears would make workers in the State to start the new year on a stable note.”

The  Head of Civil Service commended the sense of maturity and professionalism exhibited by the leadership of the Organized Labour in the state, during the  negotiation period and assured of government’s continued commitment to workers’ welfare

The State Head of Civil Service  also appreciated the various verification teams for working round the clock to ensure speedy completion of the exercise.