The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kano chapter, has rated the state governor has on the occasion of workers day celebration.
The state Chairman, Kabiru Inuwa said the governor’s commitment to workers’ and retirees’ welfare is unprecedented and deserve commendations.
Speaking at the Sani Abacha Stadium to mark the 2025 international workers’ Day, Comrade Inuwa praised the governor for being the first in Nigeria to implement the new ₦71,000 minimum wage.
He further commended Governor Yusuf for ensuring the prompt and regular payment of salaries and pensions, as well as his administration’s effort in clearing the ₦16 billion backlog of retirement benefits inherited from the previous government.
The recent upward review of the minimum monthly pension from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000 was also lauded as a testament to the governor’s deep regard for senior citizens.
In addition to financial reforms, the NLC highlighted the recruitment of teachers, approval for staff promotions, and consistent investment in training and retraining of workers as critical steps taken by the administration to revitalize the civil service.
He further declared the support of the Union for a second term for the governor whom he said deserves it going by his laudable records.