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Construction Workers Tasks FG On Infratructure Dev
Workers in the construction sector, last Thursday appealed to the Federal Government to allocate more money for to the development of infrastructure in the country.
Mr Amechi Asugwuni, the President of the National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFW), made the appeal when the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leaders were on a tour of affiliate unions.
NLC leaders, led by its President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba were on a tour of its affiliate unions to partner and find solutions to their challenges.
According to Asugwuni, infrastructure development is slow and any country that does not build its infrastructure, the growth and employment creation will be stagnated.
He advised the government to ensure the establishment of a fund for infrastructure development and fast track the construction of roads and other infrastructure.
He called on the government to pay employers in the sector money owed them.
Mr Ayuba Wabba, the NLC President said that, the construction sector was the pillar of every economy, adding that, no country could develop without adequate infrastructure in place.
“How can we encourage small and medium scale enterprise if there is no steady power supply and good road network? The cost of doing business in Nigeria is higher than any other country.
“The conditions of the roads are a nightmare, especially from Lagos to the South-South, and South West and the North. They are all in dire need of rehabilitation,” he said.
The NLC president said, it was sad that the government did not prioritise development of infrastructure in spite of deficit in the budget.
He said that labour was focused on social justice in the system because without it, workers would not have decent lives.
He gave the assurance that the NLC would ensure that the government committed enough resources to building important infrastructure in the country.
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