Governor Badaru : Labour Governor of the year 2021.

By Abdullahi Kano

Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has been described as the most friendly Labour Governor in the country.  
The President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees Comrade Akeem Ambali Olatunji stated this when he lead the executive members of the union on a courtesy call to the Governor at Government House Dutse.
   Comrade Olatunji said the union was aware that Governor Badaru was the first Governor that implemented the N30,000 minimum wage and also  pay  workers salary as well as pension and gratuity to retired civil servants as  and when due since   assuming the mantle of leadership in the state.

He said the union found it necessary to appreciate the the good relationship that exists between Government and Local Government Employees in Jigawa state where local Government grant has not be tampered by the State Government.

In addition to that, according to the President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Jigawa state remains the most peaceful state in the country as a result of good governance under the leadership of Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar.  
He therefore said as a mark of respect, the union decided to Honour the Governor of Jigawa State as Labour Governor of The Year 2021 by the Union.    
Comrade Olatunji said, the governor was chosen for the award in consideration of his performance and good relationship with workers whom he regards as key partners in governance.   
In his response, Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar described civil servants in the state as the engine room of Government for effective public service delivery in the state and promised to continue collaborating with them for achieving the desired results.    Governor Badaru said his administration gives free hands to local Government councils to operate within the law without state government’s interference. He said government will  continue to  safeguard the welfare of workers in the state and expressed his happiness and appreciation for the honor, described it as a source of encouragement.