Nigerian Labour Congress, Katsina State chapter, has lamented over poor condition of the state’s health sector, saying that there is need for more health workers.
The group also called for immediate implementation of the full minimum wage across all sectors of government.
Speaking during celebration of 2025 Workers’ Day in Katsina on Thursday, Chairman of the Union, Hussaini Hamisu, also urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to address insecurity affecting the state.
He said: “Despite agreements, some tertiary institutions in our State have yet to fully implement the new minimum wage.
“The joint consultative forum of these institutions has expressed dissatisfactíon, and we stand in solidarity with them demanding timely and full implementation.
“We demand swift and complete implementation of the new minimum wage across all sectors to reflect our shared commitment to workers’ welfare.
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“Employment of more Health Workers at the Primary Healthcare Agency. Your Excellency, you may direct the agency to apply the same method being practised at the SUBEB, from the last administration to date, more than 4,000 health workers have retired and there has been no replacement thereafter. This has grossly affected the healthcare service delivery in the state.
“We call on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in securing our agricultural communities, ensuring that farmers can work without fear of violence or extortion.
“This could be achieved if the Federal Government can continue to strengthen the security architecture in the State. We appreciate the commitment of His Excellency in taking bold steps to ensure peace and stability are enjoyed in the State. We strongly believe that the security has now improved significantly with this determination and commitment.”
via: Information Nigeria
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