He stated this in a press briefing at the Government House, Abakaliki. Comrade Uguru maintained that the contributory pension law was for the interest of Ebonyi workers and pledged their total support to the present administration. “That junior workers are fully in support of the efforts of the Governor and government of Ebonyi State to strengthen the pensions of workers of Ebonyi State as it is for the good of civil servants"
He condemned the attitude of the labour leaders in the State who claimed that the pension scheme was not in favour of Ebonyi workers and encouraged workers to resist any attempt capable of destroying the developmental strides in the State.
While comrade Uguru called on Ebonyi workers to embrace the new pension scheme to guarantee their future he said that the junior workers in the State have disassociated themselves from the activities of the labour leaders whom he said were only serving their personal interests. "That the Junior workers of Ebonyi State completely dissociate themselves from the desperation of some so-called labour leaders in the State parading their own personal agenda".
He disclosed their willingness to key into - the agricultural policy of the State Government as soft loan has been provided to enable them increase their income.
He commended Engr. Umahi for prompt payment of workers salaries as well as 13th month salary and provisions of three luxurious busses to ease their transportation problems.
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