Kaduna State governor Uba Sani has flagged off the implementation of N500 million revolving loan scheme for the state’s civil servants to mark the 2024 May Day celebration.
The governor who symbolically presented the loans dummy cheques to some of the workers at the May Day celebration amidst cheers, said more economic empowerment initiatives will soon be unfolded for workers of Kaduna State.
Sani assured the labour unions that Kaduna State government under his leadership will continue to prioritize workers’ welfare and equip them appropriately within available resources, noting that, a committed and motivated workforce is critical to the achievement of his administration’s rural transformation agenda.
Speaking on the theme of this year’s May Day celebration, which is “People First”, Governor Sani said, development is about the people, just as governance is also about the people.
“We have forged a strategic partnership with the Labour Unions to advance the interests of workers and improve the living conditions of the poor, vulnerable and underserved in Kaduna State. The Labour Unions have participated in all our committees on distribution of palliatives.
“As part of our economic empowerment packages for Kaduna State civil servants, we have commenced the implementation of the N500 Million Revolving Loan Scheme. Other economic empowerment initiatives will soon unfold for workers in Kaduna State. We are attracting investments to create job opportunities for our citizens. We are training and retraining workers to put them in good stead to contribute effectively to the economic development of our dear state.”
Earlier, the chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, commended Governor Uba Sani for personally attending the May Day Celebration, saying that the labour had not witnessed the presence of the governor at such occasions in the last nine years.
While commending the governor for prioritizing workers’ welfare through prompt payment of salaries and allowances, as well as involvement of the labour unions in decision making in the state, the NLC chairman expressed hope that workers will enjoy a favorable working condition throughout the governor’s tenure.
Highlight of the occasion was the colorful march pass by the several unions and affiliates of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
