Ododo Boosts Workers’ Welfare, Unveils Fresh Job Plans

By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Government House, Lokoja

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has continued to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to inclusive and people-oriented governance, with interventions across critical sectors of the state attracting growing commendation from stakeholders.

Governor Ododo on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, presented three buses to the organised labour unions in Kogi State at the Government House, Lokoja, as part of efforts to strengthen workers’ welfare and enhance the operational capacity of labour organisations.
The Governor also charged the labour unions to ensure effective utilisation of the buses.

Speaking during an engagement with the leadership of organised labour, Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s determination to improve workers’ welfare, expand employment opportunities and address legitimate demands presented by labour unions as resources become available.
The Governor disclosed plans for fresh employment opportunities in the state, assuring that the process would be transparently organised and targeted at areas where manpower is needed. He said the initiative would further reinforce his administration’s commitment to reducing unemployment and strengthening service delivery.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters, Comrade Onuh Edoka, described the engagement as another demonstration of Governor Ododo’s inclusive leadership.
Edoka listed several interventions already recorded under the administration, including the increase in minimum wage, tax relief on minimum wage, 35 per cent allowance for health workers, health insurance for workers and free medical care for pensioners.
He also noted the appointment of members of organised labour into government positions, describing the development as evidence that the administration has given workers a voice in governance and remains committed to translating its promises into tangible policies.
The Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Gabriel Amari, described Governor Ododo as a labour-friendly Governor and expressed appreciation for his sustained attention to workers’ welfare.
Amari particularly commended the Governor for sensitising workers on security matters across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
He said the three buses would significantly improve the unions’ operational capacity, allowing labour leaders to engage workers more effectively across the state.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Ahmed Tijani Suleiman, commended the administration for its continued engagement with organised labour and commitment to ensuring that workers receive value for their services.