Delta Finally Engages 1,072 Casual Workers

The Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has approved the appointment of 1,072 casual workers into the workforce.
Uduaghan announced this on Wednesday at the May Day celebrations in Asaba, the state capital.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Ovouzourie Macauley, said the approval is in fulfilment of an earlier promise.
He said the casualisation of staff has never been a policy of his administration.
Uduaghan advised persons not properly engaged by the Civil Service Commission to stop work.
The governor said he has directed the Head of Service of the state to issue an appropriate circular on the issue.
He said the government would not entertain any further representation on behalf of casual workers.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Williams Akporeha praised the government’s plans to revive the Delta Glass Factory, Ughelli, and urged that a similar initiative be extended to Delta Steel Company, Ovwian-Aladja and the Asaba Textile Mills.