By Kingsley Abavo, Benin
The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC) and Trade Union Congress(TUC) Edo State Chapter, have been called upon; to work with a renewed energy towards making the State Great.
A former commissioner in the State, Hon. Joseph Ikpea made the call in a statement issued in Benin City and availed the media on Monday.
“I must celebrate our teaming workers in Edo State as we join others across the country to celebrate the year 2023 workers day.
“Your efforts and consciencious working for our dear State can not but be appreciated.
“Also, your consistency and dedications to duties despite visible unfriendly government labour relationship.”
The former Local Government Chairman who is aspiring in the 2024 governorship election in Edo said: “the civil workforce can not be pushed aside by anyone or any government that is desirous of genuine service aimed at growing our dear State.
” I can assure you that the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will put in place a more people focused and friendly policy; that will encourage a better working relationship between the government and the nation’s workforce, which will permeate to the States, Edo inclusive.”
On the issue of a federal legislation restricting Nigeria’s workforce in the medical profession from exiting the country without a five year mandatory service to the nation, Dr. Joseph Ikpea said:
“for as much as the purpose and intention behind the policy may be laudable, which is to curb a systematic brain drain in that sector, the incoming government would create an enabling environment that will no longer make the urge to ‘japa’ attractive to Nigerian irrespective of their profession.
“My comrades, I join you today as always, to celebrate your commitment to service of our nation and State with assurances, that with a new and fresh government in Edo State, your welfare will be of high concern to the incoming APC government.
“You have proven beyond any doubt that a genuine partnership with you will go a long way to grow and develop our State and deliver good governance to our people.”
Hon. Ikpea called on the State workforce to join hands with the progressive minded elements in the State; “as we seek a new direction of governance that is more people focused.”
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