In line with his Back -to- Farm Initiative, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno during the 2024 Workers Day Celebration earlier today:
- Pronounces 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month as farm days for workers in the State.
- The State Chief Executive Announces release of another N2bn Naira for payment of gratuities.
- Presents Brand new vehicles to NLC & TUC Chairmen.
- Announces plans for commencement of recruitment of medical personnel into the State Civil Service.
“Let me also use this opportunity to thank the organized labour for your massive support during the March 18th elections, and that support made me stand here today as elected Governor of this State. We will continue to do our best to ensure that workers’ welfare receives priority attention.
“Today, I believe we have fulfilled some of those promises. As of today, we’ve disbursed over 16.1 billion Naira gratuities to our workers. Today, I am approving another 2 billion Naira for payment of gratuities across board for the month of April. We will continue to monitor this payment, we will continue to audit this payment, and we will continue to ensure that this payment gets to the right people. please keep us informed when you notice that things are not going in the right direction.
“We have approved and granted refund of outstanding N7.5% contributory pension scheme, we have paid 3 months promotions, we have released 2023 promotions, we granted approval for the conduct of service examination, we have invested in affordable housing unit for our workers in Ibiono Ibom Local Government.
“I have authorized and work is ongoing at the 3rd Ring Road so that we can link our workers there to Uyo. We have approved your land allocations, and so you can begin your building at any time. We recently swore in Permanent Secretaries, and we would appoint more as some are soon to retire. “Of course, the 13 months’ salary is ongoing. We have approved the recruitment of health workers in the State for the Primary health centres,”
“We will wait on the federal government to provide more details and we will implement the new minimum wage for our workers.
(C) HE. Governor Umo Eno, speaking at the 2024 May Day celebration held at the Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo.
