Labour Lauds Fubara Over 2025 Christmas Bonus

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State has applauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for the payment of 2025 Christmas bonus to civil servants and pensioners.

Excitement swept across ministries, departments and agencies in the state on Monday as Fubara approved and disbursed a N100,000 Christmas bonus, popularly described as a 13th-month salary, to civil servants, public sector workers and pensioners in the state.

The bonus, which has already been paid, is intended to ease the financial burden of the festive season and ensure that workers and senior citizens celebrate Christmas and the approaching New Year with renewed hope and dignity.

NLC, in a letter of appreciation, which was signed by it’s state chairman, Comrade Alex Agwanwor, also lauded the governor for his consistency and intentional approach towards improving members and workers welfare in the state.

The letter reads in part: “On behalf of the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress Rivers State Council, we extend our gratitude to Your Excellency for the kind approval and payment of 2025 Christmas Bonus to all Civil/Public Servants, including Pensioners in the State.

“It’s worthy to note that since the inception of your administration, you have always endear our hearts through your progressive approach to workers welfare and conditions of employment.

As workers in Rivers State this Christmas gift will leverage and increase our purchasing power for a memorable festive celebration with our loved ones.

“Your consistency and intentional approach towards improving our members and workers welfare in the state is the obvious reason you remain the Most Workers Friendly Governor of Rivers State.

“We reassure you of our continuous support to your administration programs and policies towards uplifting workers welfare and developmental strides in the State.

“We remain grateful to God for the gift of you as our Governor, and pray for continuous wisdom, grace and divine protection as you continue to lead the State to greater heights.”