The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Kaduna State Chapter, has suspended its planned strike over the non implementation of the new minimum wage for Local Government workers in the State.
The suspension followed the official signing of Memorandum of Understanding, MOU between the State Government and the Union to commence the implementation of the 72 Thousand Naira (#72,000) minimum wage to all categories of Local Government Employees.
Addressing Newsmen, after the signing ceremony, the State President of NULGE, Comrade Rayanu Isyaku Turunku, described the agreement as a milestone and great achievement for both the government and the Labour Unions in the State.
He said NULGE has no reason to doubt the sincerity of the State Government, under the leadership of the workers friendly Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to honor the agreement to put to rest the prolonged tussle over the new minimum wage.
Comrade Rayanu gave kudos to the Nigerian Labour Congress, the leadership of NUT, MHWUN and all other stakeholders for their tremendous roles in the struggle and in reaching the final agreement.
The NULGE President, who was supported by the State Secretary Comrade Samuel Kaiwa and other Executive members of the Union, commended all members of NULGE for their endurance and patience, assuring them that with the signing of MOU they will soon join their State counterparts in enjoying the new minimum wage.
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