By Michael Ezenwata
The Chairman, Anambra NorthTraditional Rulers Council and the traditional ruler of Omasi, Igwe Benjamin Okeji has saluted workers in Anambra State for their resilience and doggedness in the face of the harsh economic realities in the country.
Igwe Okeji in a press statement in Awka on this year’s Workers Day celebration, encouraged them to persevere following the affirmation that there is dignity in labour
The Royal father who doubles as the deputy state Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council representing the Anambra North Senatorial Zone,commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for increasing workers pay package in the last salary adjustment exercise in the state.
Encouraged by the governor’s zeal,he urged the workers to reciprocate the gesture by sustaining their passion in their various professions.
Igwe Okeji appreciated the governor for providing free ante natal services for pregnant women and free education in the government’s public schools which have cushioned the effects of the nation’s high inflation index,but expects that within the limited resources of the state, government should explore avenues to enhance workers welfare.
On his part,his Okpuno counterpart, Igwe Sunday Okafor urged workers not to lose hope even in the face of difficulties in the nation’s economy.
In his workers day message,the State Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Mr.Anthony Ezenwaka encouraged workers effective participation In the building of the state.
Mr.Ezenwaka appreciated Governor Soludo for enhancing the workers pay package in the last minimum wage implementation exercise and his welfarist package embodied in his free education policy and health reforms policies which have relaxed the challenges facing workers in the state.
Doubling as the President General of the Achina Town Union,the Commission’s boss announced that the Achina community has launched its Homeland Security outfit”Agunaechemba’ and the Achina Development Commission to pilot development activities in the community.
The exercise which took place in the last Easter celebration in his community according to him is to complement Governor Soludo’s development vision.
Others who felicitated with workers in the state include the President General of Uke Town Union, Chief Peter Onyejegbu and the Principal, Girls Secondary School Awka, Dr.Ndidi Okeke.
- Ezenwata is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
