The immediate past president of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has been awarded as a labour hero for his exceptional organizational leadership.
Enabulele profound achievements have spanned the last 30 years.
This recognition, along with the conferment of a distinguished leadership award, took place during the historic commissioning of the Labour House by the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, April 29, 2025.
Presenting the award and formal recognition on behalf of the Edo State Government and organized labour, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Engr. Godwin Marvellous Omobayo, applauded the progressive leadership strides of Dr. Enabulele and wished him greater attainments in his endeavours.
The event, which was widely attended by members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and members of the Edo State House of Assembly, Comrade Joe Ajaero (NLC President), Comrade Festus Osifo (TUC President), members of the organized 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 honourees, Dr. Enabulele thanked the Edo State Government and the Organized Labour for the honour done to them. He commended Obaseki for his unparalleled commitment to the actualization of the Labour House and called for its sustained maintenance and utilization for the purposes for which it was built.
He assured the honorees that they would continue to contribute to society’s development.
Governor Obaseki’s announcement of a N70,000 minimum wage for Edo State public sector workers, effective May 1, 2024, climaxed the event. This announcement drew thunderous applause from all those present.
