… Speaks On Why They Honoured Him
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the leader of the organised Labour in Anambra State, Comrade Sir Humphrey Emeka Nwafor, has eulogized the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, for implementing fully, the 82,000 Naira Minimum Wage for Anambra State Workers.
The Organized Labour Leader gave the commendation during the just concluded May Day Celebration at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, even as he pleaded with Anambrarians, especially the state’s workforce, to use the period of 2025 Workers Day Celebration, otherwise known as May Day, to increase their support to Soludo and increase their productivity. He announced that this year’s May Day, as usual, was held at the refurbished Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, with a march past by each of the affiliate unions.
Comrade Nwafor who made the plea while speaking on their preparedness, said a lot of activities were lined up for the celebration, which he said, included Operation Know Your Status (free medical services, test and drugs administration); Talk on how to live healthily by the wife of the Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo (Healthy LivingNonyeSoludo); honouring of the Governor’s wife; a session with Anambra Small Business Agency (ASBA), held on, 30th April 2025, at NUT House, Awka; and also the football competition involving many affiliate Unions.
According to him, Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) emerged victorious after defeating Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW) in the final on Monday, 28 April 2025.
‘Over 2000 Workers were present to participate in the free medical services. The wife of our Governor attended as a special guest and was honoured. She spoke to us about how to live healthily. A team from Healthy Living equally offered free medical checks and checking of vitals.
‘Today, our Governor attended the May Day alongside other top government functionaries held at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square for the grand finale.’
The NLC boss said they honoured Governor Soludo for his good work in the state, with a thanksgiving outing held on Sunday, 4th May, 2025, to mark the end of this year’s celebrations.
He charged the workers to remain resolute and supportive of the present administration, saying that the full implementation of the minimum wage of 82,000 instead of the approved 70,000 Naira was something to thank and appreciate the Governor for.
