Bonny And Opobo/Nkoro LGA Chairmen Distances Self From Allege Suit Against Minimum Wage Increase

The Executive Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area in Rivers State, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Enyiada Cookey-Gam, has publicly distanced himself from a reported lawsuit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State Chapter, challenging the immediate promotion and implementation of a thirty thousand naira minimum wage for local government workers in the state.

Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam (Chairman Opobo/Nkoro LGA)
in a statement he personally signed, expressed doubts about the authenticity of the reported lawsuit and clarified that he was not involved in any efforts to contest the decision of the state government regarding the minimum wage increase.

Stressing his commitment to supporting policies aimed at improving the welfare of local government workers, Dr. Enyiada Cookey-Gam commended Governor Fubara for his compassionate leadership, particularly for increasing the pay for civil servants despite the prevailing economic challenges.

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The Opobo/Nkoro LGA Chairman affirmed his dedication to implementing state policies that prioritize the well-being of local government employees, pledging to adhere strictly to such directives under his administration.

Signed by Rt. Hon. (Dr) Enyiada Cookey-Gam, the statement reassured the public of the chairman’s alignment with the state government’s initiatives geared towards enhancing the lives of local government workers.

The declaration comes amidst discussions surrounding the implementation of the new minimum wage in Rivers State, with stakeholders closely monitoring developments to ensure equitable treatment for workers across various sectors.

Also her Bonny said Since the early hours of today, an information regarded as rumours has been circulating the social media space purporting that the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State Chapter is establishing a law-suit against the Rivers State Governor, Amaopusenibo Sir Siminialayi Fubara, GSSRS, over his recent promotion and increment of the minimum wage of Local Government workers.

The unsigned information would have been ordinarily ignored but for the sake of the unsuspecting readers, it is important to notify the general public that the Executive Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Dame Hon Anengi Barasua Claude-Wilcox, DSSRS, JP, is neither aware of the decision nor part of it. As a matter of fact, the authenticity of the information is strongly doubted, and it is believed that an investigation to determine the original source of the alleged suit is ongoing.

It should be noted that the Bonny Council Boss who has been up and about for the welfare of civil servants in Bonny LGA by constructing two separate civil servants’ quarters and attending to other peculiar needs of theirs cannot be a party to such anti-workers activity under any guise whatsoever.

Following Governor Fubara’s strong commitment to the welfare of workers which is in synergy with her personal conviction, the Bonny LGA Chairman has committed to strongly partner with the State Government for the overall benefit of the people, especially those in Bonny.

Boma Waribor, anipr.
Press Secretary
Bonny Local Government
Tuesday, February 13, 2024.