Your welfare will improve – Governor Mutofan to Plateau workers
Governor Caleb Muthofan of Plateau State has reassured workers in the state of his administration’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants.
He said steps were being taken to address long-standing issues such as gratuities, death benefits and pension arrears, as the last time gratuities were paid to state employees was more than 30 years ago. guaranteed.
He also said the administration continues to uphold the “values and ethics” of workers and said this is a deliberate step to foster an environment in which all sectors can thrive.
Muthofan said this while speaking at a retreat organized by the state government/Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Jos, the state capital, on Monday.
The retreat is tagged with the following tag: “Promoting social dialogue for industrial relations in the context of the times is now a mantra.”
He said: “I am pleased to be part of this collaborative event aimed at promoting partnership between government and trade unions and improving the lives and productivity of civil servants.
According to him, “Since the inauguration of this administration, our commitment to improving the workforce in Plateau State has been unwavering.
“This retreat embodies our dedication to reshaping the narratives and ideologies that hinder civil service effectiveness.
“We recognize the importance of civil servants and prioritize their welfare by delivering on our commitments to clear unpaid salaries, rejuvenate our workforce through training, and ensure regular reductions in overhead costs to improve productivity. “I have done so,” he claimed.
“Under my leadership, we will continue to uphold our civil service values and ethics as an intentional step to foster an environment in which all sectors thrive. Our core principles include: It includes fairness, justice, and fairness in treatment.
“The welfare of civil servants is of paramount importance. Therefore, we are clearing over 4 months of inherited salary arrears and keeping employees up to date with their salary payments. We have also implemented a 90% integrated medical salary structure. (CONMESS) and also approved the payment of 75% hazard pay.
“Similarly, we have approved the payment of 75% hazard pay to other health workers, namely the Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) and the National Association of Nurses and Midwives of Nigeria,” he explained.
“Furthermore, efforts are underway to address long-standing issues such as gratuity, death benefits and pension arrears, as the last gratuity payment was made in 1985.
“The theme of this retreat, “Promoting effective social dialogue for industrial relations against the backdrop of the mantra ‘The time is now’” is appropriate and timely. Industrial harmony is crucial for development and, to achieve this, civil servants must be the basis of continuous dialogue.
Source: dailypost.ng