LABOUR RELATIONS IN RECESSION: AN APPRAISAL.

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Abia Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has commended Abia workers for their unflinching support to his administration.
Speaking at the 2017 Workers’ Day held at Ibeku High School, Umuahia, the Governor said he was not satisfied with the current situation of an average worker in the State, stating that he was looking at a time when the State would be able to pay salaries with its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)
Dr. Ikpeazu used the opportunity to inform that the next tranche of Paris’ Club funds being expected would be handedover to the NLC to handle as usual, promising not to interfere with the funds. He congratulated the workers on their day and called on them to continue to work with commitment.
Making a speech, the Chairman of the occasion and Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Uko Nkole appreciated the unparalleled relationship existing between the State government and the Labour in the State.
Hon. Nkole emphasized the need for dialogue to be used to resolve labour matters in the State.
In his address, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commended the development strides of the Governor in all parts of the State as well as the recent donation of 10 million Naira for the State and 2 million naira personal, which the Governor made to the NLC during the ground-breaking ceremony of the Abia Labour House.
Comrade Obigwe, who applauded the Governor for the judicious way he managed the Bailout and Paris’ Club funds also requested that salary arrears be settled.
He stated that the theme for the day “Labour Relations in Recession: An Appriasal” is apt as everyone was expected to contribute to the economy. He said that working class are the pillars that hold and sustain democracy in the nation.