May Day: Workers Invaluable to Development: Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed (Sai Maigida)
Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has felicitated with workers on Workers’ Day with an assurance of improved welfare.
The Governor, in a May Day Message, said the administration appreciates the cooperation, dedication and loyalty of workers and pledged to continue to reciprocate by enhancing their welfare and creating a more conducive atmosphere for higher performance.
Stressing that the welfare of workers is paramount to the administration, Governor Ahmed said he will continue to accord it top priority in view of workers’ invaluable contributions to the development of the state.
The Governor observed that the global economic recession has taken its toll on the national economy with a consequent unfortunate impact on salaries and pensions at the local government level. Maintaining that he is saddened by the situation, Dr Ahmed however emphasized that government will not shirk its responsibility to workers in the state.
He commended workers for showing understanding and patience with government at this trying period as it strives to implement more people-oriented programs and projects for the benefit of the whole populace.
Abdulwahab Oba
Chief Press Secretary
to the Kwara State Governor