Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State has assured the state’s Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of his full suport in its efforts toward improved welfare for workers.
Dankwambo gave the assurance in Gombe, on Friday in Gombe during the celebration of Workers’ Day, where he was represented by the state Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Ahmed Usman.
He said that the government would continue to partner with labour to promote effective service delivery that would facilitate more democracy dividends for the populace.
He commended the workers for their commitment to a better Gombe, and promised to set aside a particular date to celebrate with the workers.
In his remarks, Malam Haruna Kamara, the Chairman, NLC in Gombe State, commended the governor for identifying with workers and urged him to sustain his support to civil servants.
Kamara requested the governor to introduce overseas training for workers, so as to boost workers’ morale.
“Training and re-training, promotion and employment should be your priority in your second tenure,” he said.
He also commended the governor for increasing Gombe’s work force from 15,000 to 21,000. (NAN)