The Nigeria Labour Congress has defended the workers' welfare record of Governor Nasir Idris' administration. According to the State NLC Chairman, the government has shown commitment to workers' welfare and conditions of service. This statement was made in response to an address by a governorship candidate. The candidate had proposed various improvements for workers, including minimum wage and healthcare.

The NLC Chairman acknowledged these proposals but rejected certain claims made by the candidate. Further details about the response and the claims are available.

The NLC Chairman's statement was part of a reaction to the candidate's Independence Day address, which contained several commitments to workers' welfare.