Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna
May 1, 2024
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has unveiled a N500 million revolving loans scheme for civil servants in the State.
Sani disclosed this on Wednesday in Kaduna during the 2024 May Day Celebration .
He also reaffirmed his commitment to prioritise workers’ welfare and equip them appropriately within available resources.
Sani emphasised the importance of a motivated workforce for the success of his administration’s Rural Transformation Agenda, addressing the theme ‘People First’.
Sani stressed the centrality of citizens in development and governance, highlighting the strategic partnership forged with labour unions to advance workers’ interests and improve living conditions.
He also listed ongoing efforts to attract investments, provide training, and enhance job opportunities for the citizens.
Sani assured continued attention to human capital development and poverty reduction through various government interventions.
The governor further disclosed ongoing consultations with labour unions at both federal and state levels to negotiate a decent salary increase for the state and local government workers.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Magaji, commended Sani for his personal attendance at the May Day Celebration, marking a significant departure from the past nine years.
He also expressed gratitude for the governor’s prompt payment of salaries and allowances as well as the involvement of labour unions in decision-making processes.
The highpoint of the occasion was a march past by various unions and affiliates of the NLC as well as the Trade Union Congress (TUC)(NAN)
