By Christian ABURIME
Anambra State government and leaders of the organized Labour Union in the state met at the Executive Chamber, Government House, Awka where the seven issues raised by labour were addressed.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo and other top government officials met and addressed all the issues at an over three hour meeting behind closed doors.
Addressing the Press, the State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Union, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor explained that Governor Soludo has suspended the contributory pension scheme and set up a committee to take up the matter, with a view to investigating the money deductions, why they were made and report back within eight weeks.
On the minimum wage and wage award, Comrade Nwafor stated that the Governor also set up a committee to look into it and report back within three months, saying that Anambra minimum wage is based on take-home which implies that the state is compliant in paying the minimum wage in accordance with the provision of the law.
Comrade Nwafor who added that issues surrounding Ndị Olu Microfinance bank is already being addressed by a committee set up by the state government, stressed that their report was being expected by May, 31, 2024.
He noted that the Governor would announce the composition of membership of the Civil Service Commission and judicial Service Commission in a matter of hours. He said the Governor also approved land for building the Organized Labour Union Secretariat.
The state chairman of TUC, Comrade Chris Ogbonna also concurred with the statement made by the NLC state chairman, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor.
Government officials present at the press briefing include the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu; Head of Service, Barr. Theodora Okwy Igwegbe; Chief of Staff, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi; Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake; Commissioner for Finance, Mr Izuchukwu Okafor and Special Adviser on legal matters, Barr. Tochukwu Nweke among others.
