The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has assured civil servants that his government would not retrench workers if re-elected, despite dwindling federal allocation.
While addressing workers at an interactive forum jointly organised by Trade Union Congress and Nigerian Labour Congress, Governor Ahmed noted that the state fund would continue to be used judiciously for the development of the state.
The hall was filled with workers of different cadre who came to listen to the governor, especially on what he would do for workers if re elected.
On whether his government would sack workers or demote them based on the dwindling federal revenue, the governor noted that reducing the staff strength is not the solution, but proper planning of the economy.
Governor Ahmed added that serious attention would be given in managing the resources of the state to cater for the needs of the people. The governor also urged collaboration between the three tiers of government for the benefit of the people.
At the end of the interactive forum, some of the people described the presentations of the governor as an eye opener.
The third part of the interactive session would take place next week.
