Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured workers in the state that his administration will implement the new minimum wage approved by the Federal Government.

Sanwo-Olu said this in response to the demands of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) during the Workers’ Day celebration held in Lagos on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

The governor, while speaking on the current fuel scarcity, advised Lagos residents against panic buying and storage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, saying the Federal Government and the major stakeholders in the oil sector are working round the clock to end the fuel scarcity.

He said he has received assurances from the authorities that there is enough fuel at tank stations, and the distribution of the product will be intensified to ease the current fuel scarcity across the country.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also promised to look at some of the demands of various unions in Lagos State, saying his administration will continue to ensure good welfare packages for all the workers in the state.

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Sanwo-Olu further commended workers in Lagos State for their contributions across all sectors in building and shaping the state, even in the face of challenges.

Sanwo-Olu said: “As we look towards the future, I want to reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable society in which the interests of workers receive the attention they deserve.

“We will continue to invest in education, training, and skills development to equip our workforce with the tools they need to succeed in their places of work because we recognise the vital role that workers play in driving progress and prosperity in our society. And we pledge to build a future where every worker is respected, empowered and able to live with dignity and pride.”

In their respective speeches, the Chairperson of NLC, Lagos State Council, Comrade Agnes Funmi Sessi, and her TUC counterpart, Comrade Gbenga Ekundayo, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for making workers’ welfare a priority of his administration.

They urged Sanwo-Olu to implement the agreed minimum wage, expected to be announced by the Federal Government.

The Star