NLC Disputes Poor Workers’ Welfare Claims in Kebbi

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) issued a statement in response to the Independence Day address by Abubakar Chika Malami, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejecting claims of inadequate workers’ welfare in Kebbi State. The NLC emphasized its independence and commitment to protecting workers’ rights, noting continuous engagement with the Kebbi State Government since Governor Nasir Idris took office in 2023.

Ongoing negotiations concerning outstanding workers’ demands were highlighted. In response to Malami's proposal for a 110-thousand-naira minimum wage, the NLC stated that such proposals should be evaluated based on funding, sustainability, and implementation mechanisms.

The NLC also mentioned various government interventions, including the recruitment of 2,568 health workers and 2,000 teachers, timely payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities, as well as the renovation of 25 general hospitals and 117 primary healthcare centers.