The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta State Council, has applauded the recent approval for the immediate release of N10 billion by the Delta State Governor; Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for the deframent of outstanding pension arrears owed retirees in the state.
Reacting to the cheering development, the State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Ofobruku, said the move was a remarkable demonstration of the Governor’s disposition to the welfare of the state workforce and retirees alike.
He noted that the Governor’s magnanimity, which found expression in his various worker- friendly policies and programmes in the past two years of his administration, was a clear indication of his love for Delta workers, saying that the gesture needed to be appreciated and reciprocated by all who meant well for the state.
Comrade Ofobruku said: “Let me first commend our pragmatic and worker-friendly Governor for the giant strides of his administration, particularly for the payment of ₦36.4 billion in pensions so far, since he assumed office and other commendable workers-related gestures that have reignited confidence among the workforce.
”Your Excellency sir, we are overwhelmed by this gesture, though not surprising given your track record of effective and cordial government/workers’ relationship since you came on board over two years ago.
“As a union, the NLC in the state will continue to collaborate with your administration in attending to the needs and welfare of workers and retirees in the state by forging a renewed bond”.
The labour leader, who commended Governor Oborevwori for the courageous step towards ameliorating the sufferings of retirees, urged the Bureau for State Pensions and Pension Administrators to ensure judicious and urgent disbursement to the affected retirees.
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