BY ISAAC AFOLABI
Ondo State Union leaders on Tuesday joined their counterparts nationwide to protest against the current economic hardship in the country.
Addressing the peaceful protesters who stormed the governor’s office , Alagbaka Akure for the two days protest, the head of service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele while appreciating the peaceful conduct of the protesters said government was aware of the current situation and working to ameliorate the hardship.
Pastor Ogundele said the federal government was currently implementing policies to make life more meaningful for workers.
Speaking on the state government interventions for Ondo state workers,the head of service said part of the palliative programs included the thirty five thousand naira wage award for workers, payment of pension arrears for retirees and free transportation for workers among others.
Pastor Ogundele further announced that health workers in the state would soon start receiving their hazard allowances from 1st of March 2024.
Responding , the Chairman , Nigeria Labour Congress , NLC Ondo State Council , Comrade Victor Amoko appealed to federal and state governments to quickly introduce policies that would better the lives of Nigerians.
While frowning at the high cost of living in the country, Comrade Victor Amoko called on the Ondo State Government for more interventions.
Leaders of all NLC affiliate unions including the Nigeria Union of Journalists ,NUJ , Nigeria Union of Teachers ,NUT and RATTAWU were present during the peaceful protest.