Anambra Workers Urge Soludo to Utilize FG’s Template for Salary Payments

Anambra labour leaders urge Governor Charles Soludo to adopt the Federal Government’s template for calculating the new minimum wage. Speaking in Awka, the President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Anambra, Aromeh, voiced the collective appeal of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, and NULGE to use the Federal chart.

Aromeh expressed disappointment with the current proposal, which he claims inadequately addresses salaries for Grade Levels 8 to 17, noting that the governor’s approach could reduce workers’ pay as they advance.

He cited examples where entry-level workers in Grade Level One earn nearly the same as those in Grade Level Eight, describing it as unfair.

Aromeh warned that if the state government continues to differ from the Federal approach, labour unions might consider legal action or an ultimatum. The unions remain hopeful that Governor Soludo, known for his rapport with workers, will prioritize their welfare given the ongoing economic challenges.

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The National Democratic Front, or NDF, is expressing serious concerns over political interference in Nigeria’s judiciary, urging Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to act. The NDF warns that political influence could destabilize both the judiciary and the administration of President Bola Tinubu, with particular risks for Rivers State.

 

In a statement by spokesperson Engineer Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, NDF criticized what it sees as compromised court rulings, including orders affecting monthly allocations to Rivers State. The group noted that blocking these funds could disrupt essential services like health and education, especially in rural areas. Tensions have also escalated due to conflicting rulings related to the defection of 27 state assembly members, creating division over their legitimate seats.

The NDF cautions that if political influence within the judiciary remains unchecked, public trust will erode, potentially threatening national stability. The group calls on Justice Kekere-Ekun to protect judicial independence and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system.