By Chioma Obinna

In recognition of his exceptional organisational leadership and profound achievements over the last 30 years, the Immediate Past President of the World Medical Association, WMA, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has been formally recognised as a Labour Hero.

The 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, His Excellency, Mr.Godwin Obaseki, last Monday.

Presenting the award and formal recognition on behalf of the Edo State Government and organised 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.

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The event was widely attended by members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and members of the Edo State House of Assembly, the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo and other members of the organised 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, and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, amongst others.

Responding on behalf of the Honorees, Enabulele thanked the Edo State Government and the Organised Labour for the honour done to them. He commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for his unparalleled commitment to the actualisation of the Labour House and called for its sustained maintenance and utilization for the purposes for which it was built.

He assured that the honorees will make further contributions to the development of society.

The event climaxed with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s announcement of an N70,000 minimum wage for Edo State public sector workers with effect from the 1, 2024. The announcement drew a thunderous applause from all present.