Kebbi NLC Proposes N70,000 Transport Allowance for Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Kebbi State chapter, is advocating for a minimum transportation allowance of N70,000 for workers in the state to address the increasing transportation costs. Murtala Usman, the state chairman, stated in a telephone interview that the union will soon meet with Governor Nasir Idris to present this demand.

This decision was made during a stakeholders' meeting with all affiliate unions of the NLC in Kebbi, where it was agreed that the allowance should benefit all public sector workers, including teachers, local government employees, health workers, and other civil servants. Usman emphasized that the proposed amount should reflect the transportation challenges faced by workers.

The union is also consulting with members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly to garner support for the proposal before engaging the state government. The demand for the allowance comes in light of rising living and transportation costs, which have increased the financial burden on many workers in Nigeria.