Okorocha, Labour Agree on Revenue Generation Formula

Amby Uneze

Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha has received a copy of the agreement reached by labour and the state government to end the disagreement which arose between the two groups following the suspension of workers of selected parastatals and agencies.

The agreement, a product of the joint committee made up of the leaders of the organised labour in the state, their national leaders and government representatives was signed by both parties.

A copy of the agreement was handed over to the governor by the National President of the NLC, Ayuba Wabba, and the Chairman of the joint committee, Hon. Ikenna Emeh, at the Government House, Owerri.

Receiving the copy of the agreement, Governor Okorocha said “my action, suspending the workers of the parastatals and health outfits was of no personal benefits to me or my family, but to save the soul of the state and guarantee the future of Imo children yet unborn.”

On the issue of the 70 per cent and 30 per cent sharing formula for labour and government respectively, Governor Okorocha stated, “I have accepted the formula. And I promise with the 30 per cent given to me, I assure Imo people that I will make them happy with that. I am happy that the workers are satisfied with the 70 per cent.”

“No worker in the state will be punished for participating in the protest. The agreement will place the truth on a practical manner because people never believed when I stated what is being gotten from the Federation Account. I enjoin all governors to copy the Imo formula as it will help to understand every government better.”

Wabba, before handing over copy of the agreement to Governor Okorocha, expressed the appreciation of labour for the constitution of the joint committee and the agreement reached, assuring that labour in the state would continue to work together with the government to improve on the lives of Imo people.