Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has implemented health insurance for all street sweepers in the state to ensure their well-being and productivity at work.
Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi announced this initiative during an interactive session with the sweepers in Ilorin.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Malam Shehu Ndanusa, Alabi explained that the sweepers would be registered by state health insurance officials and receive enrollment cards for use at state-owned hospitals.
“Most of the sweepers are indigenes and have the opportunity to access the health insurance for free. All they need to do is get registered.
This is to encourage them to perform well in their work and let them know that their health is paramount to us,” said Alabi.
Hajiya Nafisat Buge, the state’s Commissioner for Environment, highlighted the event as a celebration of the hardworking sweepers who keep the city clean.
Represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Ayinla, Buge emphasized the importance of the sweepers expressing their challenges and discussing ways to improve sanitation efforts.
During the event, one of the sweepers, Abosede Amuda, expressed gratitude to the state government for timely salary payments, noting that they received their June payment before the Sallah celebration.
However, Amuda pointed out that the monthly salary of 15,000 Naira is insufficient, as transportation costs and rising food prices leave little for daily expenses. She urged the government to consider a salary increase.
The sweepers also requested more environmental task force officials to ensure proper waste disposal, noting that some residents irresponsibly dump waste on the roads.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that 25 diligent sweepers were awarded 5,000 Naira each and a large food warmer.
Additionally, transportation fare was provided for all sweepers present at the event.
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