May Day: Gov Kefas restates commitment to worker’s welfare

From Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu kefas has on Wednesday, renewed his administration’s commitment to giving the welfare of workers an upmost priority despite the dwindling resources occasion by the economy down turn in the country.
Kefas disclosed this at the Jolly Nyame Stadium Jalingo, during the Worker’s Day celebration with a theme, “People’s Faith”.
Assuring workers of his administration’s readiness, said government did not allow economic challenges to stop it from giving a lift to their welfare and that of the retirees in the State.
“Workers are the back born of our society, tirelessly dedicated to their time, skills and efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of our economy and the provision of essential services for our people.
“Without the hard work and dedication of our workers, Taraba State will not be where we are today, as your caring father, I am actually aware of the importance of ensuring the welfare, safety professional development of our workforce, it is our responsibility to create an enabling environment that promote job satisfaction, fair compensation and opportunity for career advancement.
“My administration have prioritize welfare of workers in Taraba State, we have implemented policies aims at improving workers condition, we have provided access to quality health care and ensuring timely payment of salaries and benefits.
“We have invested in bringing our capacity building programme, to enhance the skills and competency of our workforce, thereby increasing productivity and efficient across all sectors”, he said.
While noting that the administration value inputs of the workers to the socio-economic development of the State, Kefas noted that the achievements recorded by his government within the short period of time would not have been possible without the support of the civil servants.