Kano: NLC Lauds Government's Assent To Pension Law Amendment

The Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates unions in Kano State have expressed appreciation to the state government over the recent assent to the amendment of State Pension and Gratuity Law 2006.

The law which provides for the elongation of retirement age to 65 years and length of service to 40 years for all civil servants in the State with effect from the third of february this year.

The appreciation was presented by the Overseeing Chairman of the Kano NLC Branch, Comrade Ado Salisu Riruwai to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on wednesday during a thank you visit at the Coronation Hall,Government House Kano.

"As the election draws nearer we are optimistic that you would maintain and sustain the worker friendly antecedents and disposition that you had built over the years,so that workers would continue to remember you as the best Governor who brought about the best policies and programmes that positively touched the lives of the citizens."

The Chairman further noted that the Congress also appreciates the State Government's effort for lifting the embargo on employments and replacement which is also key to addressing the gap between service exit and payment of retirement benefits to retired civil servants in the State.

He however urged the workers to reciprocate the gesture by being more productive and committed in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities.

On his part, Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje represented by his deputy and APC Gubernatorial Candidate Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna in his response assures that Kano State Government would do more towards improving the welfare of the workers.

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hassan Musa Fagge said he also commended the NLC for appreciating the efforts of the State Government for approving the elongation of the retirement age and years of service for workers.

In his remarks the State Head of Service, Usman Bala Muhammad thanked the NLC Leadership for the Industrial peace and harmony enjoyed between them and the Kano Government.