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Minimum Wage: Organised labour in Abia absolves government of non implementation blame as government calls for continued industrial harmony.

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The organised labour in Abia state, has debunked claims by the national leadership that Abia state was among defaulting states in the new minimum wage.

The NLC had threatened to begin an indefinite strike on Monday over the non-compliance of affected states with the implementation of the new minimum wage.

The state chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Ogbonnaya Okoro and his trade union Congress counterpart, Ihechi Enogwe say, Abia was listed erroneously.

They said the organised labour had engaged state government on the minimum wage which led to the payment last month.

According to comrade Okoro, “For anybody to include Abia state as one of those states have not implemented , is a wrong perception .”

Comrade Okoro insists that “Abia state has implemented the national minimum wage saying,”government of Abia has implemented but we are trying to correct the grey areas, that is our position.”

Comrade Enogwe on his part said “Among those seven categories, Abia state fell in one of them erroneously because we have already agreed with the governor to look into it, so we have no case on that area.”

They however noted that there were discrepancies in the salaries of workers between grade levels 8 and 16.“Abia implemented the minimum wage in October, but it did not fully benefit all workers. It favored workers from level 1 to 7, while those from level 8 to 16 were not adequately addressed,” Okoro explained. “After noticing this anomaly, the Organized Labour wrote a letter to the government, urging that workers between levels 8 and 16 should be better placed.”

Pastor Caleb Ajagba, chief of staff to the governor, frowned at the call for a strike in some select states by national organised labour over non implementation of minimum wage.

He said at a joint press conference that Abia state already begun payment of minimum wage in October and therefore wondered why would be included among states that are defaulting in this regard.

“It is misinformation that Abia State has not started implementing the new minimum wage. Abia workers received their first salary according to the new wage in October, and the same was done in November,” he said.

He reiterated Governor Alex Otti’s commitment to the welfare of Abia workers and advised the national leadership to allow the industrial harmony in the state to continue.

Pastor Ajagba acknowledged that there were some concerns raised by the Organized Labour after the implementation but added that the government was committed to addressing them.

“Governor Otti has always demonstrated his commitment to ensuring industrial harmony and prioritizing the welfare of Abia workers. Abia was among the first states to engage with the Organized Labour after the federal government concluded the issue of the minimum wage. We finalized discussions in October, and the first payment was made that same month,” Ajagba said.

He added that any issues raised by the labour unions would be carefully examined and resolved.

The press conference was attended by several top government officials, including the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Uwaoma Ukandu; the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Comrade Sunny Onwuma; Head of Service, Dr. Ngozi Obioma; and Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, leadership of the organised labour, ets.

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Internal Security: Governor Otti reveals security is priority in Abia

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Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has attributed the relative peace in the state to the team work that is evident among security agencies in the state.

The governor stated this while speaking to a team from the office of the National Security Adviser during a working visit to him in his country home in Nvosi.

In a press statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the governor told the team led by Barr. Abdullahi Bello that “all efforts towards a safe, peaceful and secured Abia may not be in the public domain, all that matters is the results being achieved.

‘These efforts manifested in the just concluded yuletide as there were little or no reports of security breaches across the State,” Gov. Otti noted.

Governor Otti said that his administration attaches priority to issues of security. He noted that the most important part of governance is security, adding that if security is threatened, nothing works.

Governor Otti said that the visit provided opportunity for both parties to learn from one another.

“For us, the most important part of governance is security. If security fails, every other thing fails, so we attach top priority to issues around security, that is why we’re excited to have you here to give us all the support that you can and you too can learn from us,” he said.

Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Barr. Abdullahi Bello said that they were in the state for “victim impact assessment.” He commended Governor Otti for his various achievements, especially in the areas of infrastructure and security.

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Strengthening policing: Abia CP Isa receives Abia born new constables

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The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, has received a total of 199 new constables of Abia State origin deployed to serve in the state.

Addressing the constables, he reminded them of the reason of their deployment to their local communities to begin service.

This is in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) which is to promote community policing and foster people-friendly practices.

CP Isa further urged them to make good use of the training and discipline instilled in them at the police college.

He instructed them to remain civil, professional, and to shun all forms of corruption, indiscipline, misconduct, or any behavior unbecoming of an officer.

He further warned that any such actions would attract necessary disciplinary measures.

He advised them to learn practical police functions diligently and to carry out their duties in the fear of God.

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Humanitarian act: Mrs. Otti donates cash, food items, groceries, others to Charity homes in Abia state.

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The wife of the Abia state governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti has extended her benevolence to six orphanages in Aba and Umuahia.

She a total cash donation of six million to the six centres as support to the vulnerable groups with each home receiving a million naira.

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There were also gifts of 50kg bags of rice, (30), other food supplies, and toiletries.

In her milk of kindness, caregivers in each facility were given cash support to appreciate their dedication and hard work.

Mrs. Priscilla Otti who was represented by the wife of the deputy governor, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu emphasized the administration’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the less privileged and ensuring their welfare is made a priority .

She applauded the coordinators and caregivers for their selfless dedication to humanitarian services, particularly their care for vulnerable children.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs Maureen Aghukwa, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Poverty Alleviation and Vulnerable Groups, Mrs. Ifeoma Thomas also expressed gratitude to Mrs. Otti for her impactful initiative of appreciating the caregivers for their tireless efforts in providing care and support.

In their various responses, leaders of the benefitting homes, including Rev. Sister Maria Anita Ogbonna of DMMM compassionate home and Madam Oyibo Okonkwo of Agape Charity Home commended the administration of Governor Alex Otti and his wife for their compassion and focus on the welfare of less privileged homes.

They prayed for God’s blessings and wisdom upon them as they continue to serve the state.

Recall that earlier in the year, Mrs. Otti personally visited Susana Homes at Ukwa East, where she donated ₦1,000,000, Bags of rice, food items, and other essentials to further support their operations.

The benefitting homes of the donations are DMMM compassionate home, Ahiaeke- ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000, Agape Charity Home, Avodim, Ipupe-Amuba Ubakala – ₦1,000,000Caregivers: ₦150,0003, So-Said Charity Homes for Vulnerable Persons, Amibo : ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,0004.

Also St. Vincent De Paul Center for Mentally and Physically Challenged Persons, Umuafai Ndume Ibeku: ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000, Ngwa Road Motherless Babies Home – ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000 and SDA Motherless Babies Home: ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦100,000.

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