By Editor
The Edo State Government and the Organized Labour have honoured the immediate past President of the World Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele with the Labour Hero’s Award for his immense contributions to the health sector and for bringing honour to the state.
This recognition along with the conferment of a distinguished leadership award, took place during the commissioning of the Labour House, by the Governor of Edo State, Mr.Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Presenting the award and formal recognition on behalf of Edo State Government and organized labour, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Engr. Godwin Marvellous Omobayo, applauded the progressive leadership strides of Dr Osahon Enabulele, and wished him greater attainments in his endeavours.
The event which was widely attended by members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and members of the Edo State House of Assembly, Comrade Joe Ajaero (NLC President), Comrade Festus Osifo (TUC President), members of the organized labour, members of the public, and many other dignitaries, also featured the recognition of other Labour heroes such as Pa Michael Imoudu, Pa Jonathan Ihonde, Comrade Festus Iyayi, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, amongst others.
Responding on behalf of the Honourees, Dr.Enabulele thanked the Edo State Government and the Organized Labour for the honour done to them.
He commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his unparalleled commitment to the actualization of the Labour House, and called for its sustained maintenance and utilization for the purposes for which it was built.
He assured that the honourees will make further contributions to the development of society.
The event was climaxed with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s announcement of N70, 000 minimum wage for Edo State public sector workers with effect from the 1st of May, 2024.