Ebonyi State workers marked the 2025 May Day celebration in grand style on Thursday as they received N10,000 each as lunch allowance from Governor Francis Nwifuru.
Nwifuru, who made the announcement, also reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of civil workers in the state.
He spoke during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, the state capital on Thursday.
The Governor stated that the dignity of labour remains a core pillar of his administration.
He emphasized the importance of rewarding productivity, innovation, and professionalism within the state’s workforce, and assured that the government would continue to prioritize policies that uplift the working conditions of employees across all sectors.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ebonyi State Chapter, Prof. Ogugua Egwu, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of workers to national development.
He, however, lamented the poor standard of living of average workers in Nigeria.
Egwu, who decried that though the workers are yet to occupy their pride of place in the country, however, appreciated Governor Nwifuru for always having the interest of the workers at heart.
He appealed to the governor to do an upward review of the pensions of the senior citizens who have served and retired meritoriously to reflect the 2024 new national minimum wage.