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Organized labour urges Taraba gov to pay workers’ yearly increments before leaving office
Organized labour urges Taraba gov to pay workers’ yearly increments before leaving office
The leadership of the organized labour in Taraba State has called on Gov Darius Dickson Ishaku to pay the yearly increments to eligible workers in the state before bowing out of office next Monday.
Making the demand on Wednesday in a press briefing in Jalingo, the state capital, the organized labour expressed sadness at the failure of the governor to implement the new national minimum wage of N30,000.
Lack of implementation of promotions, lack of payment of yearly increments, lack of payment of pension and gratuity, non-remittance of union dues and other deductions made from salaries of workers by the government, among others, are the numerous challenges the organized labour wants Ishaku’s government to address before May 29.
The organized labour, who spoke through the chairman of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, JPSNC, Dame Musa, lamented the refusal of the state government to honour its part of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, signed between labour and the government.
The government, according to them, “has refused to implement the minimum wage and we must continue to demand for it to be implemented.”
The group noted that Taraba is the only state in the Northeast and one of the three states in the country that has not implemented the new minimum wage of N30,000.
The organized labour also said they “will continue to comment on the backlog of gratuity of over N22 billion that is standing against the State Government.”
More worrisome, as jointly emphasized by them, “is the case of some employees from Local Government Service and Universal Basic Education Board who have retired from service for over five years now and are yet to be payrolled for pension.”
“Having put up 35 years in the service of their fatherland, these individuals – are left without any form of benefit.
“Some have died; others who are living can hardly feed their families,” they said.
Organized labour urges Taraba gov to pay workers’ yearly increments before leaving office
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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