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Labour Leaders Charge Govt On Competence
Labour leaders yesterday advised the Federal Government to employ competent people into strategic positions, to enhance the social and economic growth of Nigeria.
The unionists expressed the viewpoint in interviews with The Tide source in Lagos, while reacting to the advice that government should encourage its professionals abroad to return home.
A former U.S. president, Bill Clinton, had urged the government to encourage its professionals abroad to return and develop the country.
Mr Peter Esele, President, Trade Union Congress (TUC), said that professionals should be encouraged to return and occupy strategic positions in the nation.
“Nigerians are everywhere and in strategic positions.
“ It is sad that we respect mediocrity. We do not put round pegs in round holes.
“It is a matter of whom you know and this has affected development of the economy”.
He advised the government to bring back the professionals and employ them in their specialised areas, irrespective of their tribe or region.
The General Secretary, Amalgamated Union of Public, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Employees (AUCPTRE), Mr Philip Agbonkonkon, also urged the government to encourage professionals to return to Nigeria and give them the opportunity to help develop the nation.
Agbonkonkon said that the economy would remain undeveloped if the country allowed its competent citizens to remain abroad.
The AUCPTRE official said that professionals should be put in their area of specialisation, rather than corrupt and unqualified people.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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