The Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for approving a 30 per cent peculiar allowance for civil servants in the state.
The state chairman of the NLC, Comrade Saheed Murtala, gave the commendation in a letter titled: “A letter of appreciation on the approval of 30% peculiar allowance to core civil servants” addressed to the governor.
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The letter sighted by Arabella and dated December 18, 2025, partly reads, “The workers in Kwara State are grateful to His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for this remarkable turning point in the history of civil service in Kwara State.
“Your Excellency’s performance in the area of workers’ welfare has, in our judgement, surpassed the previous governments. This has earned you the praise and award of the best performing governor of the state since the return of the Nigeria to democratic governance in 1999.
“The workers in Kwara State have resolved under the platform of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to remain steadfast and focus in giving support to your government in order to achieve the millennium development goals as envisaged by the Kwara State government under the able leadership of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON.”
The NLC expressed optimism that the governor will address other aspects of workers’ demands in the state.
It noted that the approval of 30 per cent peculiar allowance for core civil servants in the state has added to the Governor’s catalogue of approvals towards improving the welfare of workers in the state.
“We are deeply grateful to you and pray that God, in His infinite mercy, grant you additional strength and wisdom to continue with the good work,” the NLC added.
The Union further expressed confidence that its other demands will be addressed, given Governor AbdulRazaq’s record of achievements, as exemplified by his demonstrated compassion for workers in the state.