[FILES] Ortom. Photo: Twitter/ Benuestategovt Gov. Samuel Ortom has assured Benue State workers of steady welfare in spite of continuous dwindling resources in the country and other challenges facing the state. This is contained in a statement on Saturday signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Terver Akase, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. Ortom in his 2021 Labour Day message to the workers assured them of his administration’s commitment to their welfare, notwithstanding the numerous challenges facing the State. He acknowledged the contributions of the workers to the development of the state over the years and urged them to sustain the commitment.
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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has assured workers in the state of his administration’s commitment to their welfare, despite the numerous challenges facing the state.
In the governor’s message to the labour in the state, Governor Ortom also appreciated retirees of the state for their understanding and assured them that he would continue to address the issues of pensions and gratuity as funds permit.
While acknowledging the contributions the workers have made to the development of the state over the years, Governor Ortom urged the workers to sustain the commitment.
Ortom explained that his government had already demonstrated his commitment towards payment the gratuities and pension allowance with the domestication of the Pensions Act which is set to make the issue of outstanding pensions a thing of the past.
Gov. Samuel Ortom has assured Benue State workers of steady welfare in spite of continuous dwindling resources in the country and other challenges facing the state.
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