Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress Kaduna State Council, Ayuba Magaji says 36 workers have lost their lives as a result of banditry in the state.
He called for one minute silence and prayed for the souls of the departed comrades that lost their lives as a result of insecurity and other harsh conditions within the year.
Magaji who was speaking during the May Day celebration at Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna on Sunday also encouraged the workers to obtain their voter’s card and vote out politicians who will not defend their interest.
The labour leader also implored workers to participate fully in politics instead of staying on the fence.
He also noted that the continuous delay in salaries of primary school teachers, primary health care workers and the local government staff was unacceptable to the congress.
He noted that for so long workers in these places, only received their salaries at the end of preceding months thereby adding to their plights.
He also expressed worry over the plight of pensioners in the state particularly the delay in payment of their allowances and the extended verification and clearance.
The Chairman commended Kaduna State Government over the giant strides in its infrastructural development drive especially at Kaduna, Kafanchan and Zaria, and called for development in the areas of citizens participation in governance, social justice, strict observation of rule of law, equity and adequate security.
Adamu Yusuf
