Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has assured workers in the state of the payment of salary arrears, even as he lauded them for their maturity on the occasion of the 2020 May Day Celebration.
The Governor in an address to newsmen at the Government House, Akure, described the Labour Unions as partners-in-progress just as he commended the workers in the state for their understanding and support.
According to Governor Akeredolu, the continuous maturity exhibited by workers and their leaders in the state has not just enhanced a better relationship but has indeed, given hope for a mutual-benefitting relationship.
He then craved a sustained and more robust engagement between the workers and the State Government in the administration’s efforts to meet the demands on the welfare of workers and the generality of the people.
Akeredolu further urged the workers to join hands with the government in the battle against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, by ensuring they comply with all the directives laid down to tackle the deadly virus.
On the issue of the CoronaVirus pandemic, the Governor promised to explore the use of herbal remedy.
Making this pledge, the Governor said COVID-19 is not a death sentence.
He urged the people of the state who have the disease to come out for them to be treated.
He said, “We are going to use herbal means to fight Coronavirus as suggested by the Ooni of Ife”.
“If you test positive to COVID-19, it is not a death sentence for you. Come out and let the government treat you”
