Better Welfare Package Underway For Edo Workers – Gov Okpebholo

The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpeholo, has restated his administration’s commitment to the welfare of Edo workers, noting that a better welfare package is underway for workers in the state.

Okpebholo said this last weekend when he received Executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, led by its acting state chairman, Comrade Bernard Egwekhide

He said they were in Government House to congratulate the governor on his recent victory at the governorship election tribunal that affirmed his victory in the September 21, 2024 governorship election.

The governor said his administration is responsible for whatever Edo State workers are enjoying in the state because it is worker-friendly.

“Whatever we are doing, which is favouring Edo workers, is done because it is our responsibility as a government. Edo people voted for us to work for them, and that is what we are doing to ensure life is made better for our people, including the workers.

“We embrace transparency in all what we do as a government to enable the people to trust us as we are not afraid of criticism. Positive criticism will put us on our toes to work harder for Edo people.

“The renewed hope agenda of the president has given us room and platform to perform and serve Edo people better as we embark on practical governance.

“We are doing everything in the State to ensure peace, unity, growth, and development. That is why we ensure smooth collaboration amongst the three tires of government. In all we do in the State, we ensure the three Senatorial zones are carried along.”

On his part, the NLC acting chairman, Egwekhide, commended the governor for his developmental strides and the friendly environment created for Edo State workers to operate.

He said the visit was necessary as the body had come to congratulate the governor for his deserved victory at the election petition tribunal in Abuja.

In a related development, Governor Monday Okpebholo also received the new branch controller, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Edo State, Apanke Utande who was on a courtesy visit to Government House, where the governor urged him to collaborate with his administration to improve the lives of Edo people.