In a statement issued by the commissioner for Information and Communication PAULINES NSIRIM, the state government said it is quite unfortunate that the BEATRICE ITUBO-led NLC rather than show appreciation to the State Government for the prompt payment of the minimum wage, allowed themselves to be willing tools in the hands of politicians.
The statement challenged NLC leadership to come out clearly to tell Rivers people that they are politicians instead of hiding under the cover of labour to propagate their political agenda.
NSIRIM noted that the Rivers State Government has commenced the payment of the new minimum wage for employees of the State Public Service with the consequential salary adjustments as approved by the Federal Government, and will not be deterred by what it described as cheap blackmail.
The statement said Governor NYESOM WIKE remains committed to workers’ welfare and will not allow the activities of a few disgruntled elements to dissuade his resolve to serve the people.
