By Suleiman Yakubu

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed his commitment to the implementation of new minimum wage and other welfare packages for workers in the state, stressing that the provision of a conducive working environment for better performance would not be compromised.
In a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mal. Bologi Ibrahim, to mark International Workers Day, the governor praised the entire work force in the state for their resilience and understanding in the face of harsh economic and security challenges bedevilling the state.
While acknowledging the significant role of workers in nation-building, the governor described the contributions of civil servants as pivotal to the implementation of his administration's policies and programmes.
He observed that a vibrant workforce was essential and critical to achieving good governance.
The farmer governor then expressed the determination of his administration to continue to evolve strategies to make the civil service more efficient and effective in service delivery.
He also reminded workers of the need to ensure professionalism and keep to the ethics of the civil service, even as they remain focused, dedicated, and committed in the discharge of their duties.

By Suleiman Yakubu

Niger State Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state for its harmonious working relationship with the state government.
The Deputy Governor made the commendation in a felicitation message on the occasion of the 2024 Workers Day celebration through his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi Kuta, describing the organised labour in the state as one of the most outstanding in the country in terms of harmonious working relationships with the government.
He disclosed that the labour struggles in Niger State have continued to be fruitful, thanks to the cooperation and support of the present administration, noting that the governor of the state, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, has stood out in terms of labour and worker friendliness.
The Deputy Governor, who was the immediate past NLC Chairman in the state, used the occasion to call on the state's union leaders to be steadfast towards pursuing the welfare, well-being, and livelihoods of the entire civil servants in the state.
He also salutes the state workers for their doggedness and commitment to their jobs, describing them as the engine room of the government, without which the act of governance would be difficult.
He equally used the opportunity to commiserate with the Labour family over the demise of its two-term former NLC state chairman and one-time national vice president of the NLC, Comrade Adams Erena, saying his passing away is a great loss to the entire labour structure of the state and the country.
Comrade Yakubu Garba added that the 2024 Workers Day celebration should be used to pray for the deceased veterans, Comrade Adams Erena and Comrade Yahaya Idris Ndako, praying that Allah SWT forgives their shortcomings and grants the Labour veterans eternal rest and peace.