Ayade made the announcement yesterday as he addressed workers in the state during the May Day celebration held at the UJ. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.
He also announced the appointment of labour representative into the state executive council, release of funds for the building of Labour House, and donation of a new Toyota coaster bus to the NLC.
Ayade during the event was named “Best Labour Friendly Governor in Nigeria” by the organised labour in the state. He added that his administration would continue to dignify its workforce by making sure that they get their dues promptly.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade John Ushie, assured the governor of the support of the workers towards ensuring success for his administration.
The Labour leader also hailed the governor for ensuring that salaries of workers were paid promptly. He said this was commendable considering thag the governor's counterparts in other state were complaining of lack of financial resources to pay workers.
However, Ushie informed the governor that some issues related to the payment of gratuities and pensions to retired workers were still pending.
The NLC chairman added that check of dues owed several affiliates unions based on deduction from workers emoluments were yet to be remitted to the NLC.
He said workers in the state would continue to support of the developmental strides of the Ayade administration.
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