Ikwo LGA Chairman Kicks Off Free Medical Care For Council Workers

Ruth Oginyi

Barr Sunday Nwankwo the Chairman, Ikwo Local Government Area in less than one week in the office, has approved a -3-day free medical care for the workers of the local government, starting from Wednesday, 7th September 2022.

The newly sworn-in chairman disclosed this on Tuesday, at the council headquarters during a meeting with the local government workers.

Correspondent reports that there was also a prayer session to hand over his government to God through prayers mediated by Ikwo CAN Chairman, Rev Friday Okeh, and other clergymen from the area.

Bar Nwankwo said that the essence of free medical care was for the personnel to be fit health-wise and make their contributions to the growth and development of the local government.

Barr Nwankwo assured the workers of his decision to prioritize their welfare and run an open-door policy in his ‘Legacy’ administration.

The Chairman promised to address the problems raised by the workers.

His words, “I am your own. I have come as your own. My door is open to all of you. Feel free to approach me anywhere you see me.

“I want to assure you that whatever is due for you will be given to you. Nobody will shortchange you but, you must be ready to work.

“Throughout my stay in office, we will pursue legacy projects that will restore the lost Glory and dignity of the Ikwo Noyo clan”, he said.

Elder James Igwe, the Council NULGE Chairman, in a remark expressed satisfaction with the kick-off step of the Chairman, noting that it is a good sign that the Chairman has come to make a difference in the lives of the Council workforce.

He highlighted the challenges facing the workers to include, including no leave allowance for the council workers in the past ten years. No implementation of staff promotion and no approval of claims for the staff in times of sickness among other things.

Other speakers during the meeting include the chairman of APC in Ikwo, Hon. Sunday Oñuzu and NULGE national Vice president, South East, Prince Patrick Igwe congratulated the Chairman and Commended his steps so far, and enjoined the workers to give him the maximum support to take the council to the next level of development.

Prince Igwe on his part urged the state Houses Assembly to support local Government autonomy to enable the council chairmen to Develop the grassroots.

He commended the Chairman for promising to prioritize the welfare of workers.

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