Enugu State governor-elect, Peter Mbah, on Monday, said that his administration would be workers friendly, as well as promote the welfare of public servants through sustainable reforms.

Mr Mbah, in a statement by his media aide, Dan Nwomeh, congratulated all workers in the state and Nigeria at large.

He commended the efforts and sacrifices of the workers in both the public and private sectors for the nation’s development over the years.

The governor-elect promised that his administration would focus on productivity and constructive engagement that would eradicate poverty, insecurity, and urban slums and raise the standard of living in the state.

“The 2023 International Workers’ Day theme, ‘Workers Rights and Socio-economic Justice’, which revolves around our Social Charter with the good people of Enugu State, is not by coincidence.

“Our plans for Ndi Enugu State are to formulate and implement impactful policies that will improve their standard of living and ensure that life is pleasurably livable for them,” he said.

Mr Mbah reiterated his commitment to the welfare of workers “since we will achieve nothing much without empowering and equipping the drivers of our development plan.”

The governor-elect added that workers would be adequately trained and compensated for their labour, as he would strive to ensure that no worker lives below the poverty line.

The good news is that we have already embarked on the journey of bringing safe and clean water to every home, and our 180 days promise remains intact,” Mbah said.

He noted that his administration’s proposed US$30 billion economy would not be possible without a healthy social capital between investors and workers and harmonization of all the factors of production.

He, however, promised to create an environment that would be investors’ friendly and attractive incentives for the private sector through transparency, rule of law and accountability.

(NAN)