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Unionist Urges NLC, TUC To Sponsor Bill Against Casualisation

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A union leader, Mr Ola Oyegoke,  has proposed to the organised labour to unite and sponsor a bill that will forestall employment of casual workers in Nigeria.
Oyegoke, General Secretary, Shops and Distributive Trade Senior Staff Association (SHOPDIS) said this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos, on Monday.
“Casual labour is irregular employment or a part-time labour.
“It is a term of employment agreement that differs from company to company,’’ he said.
According to him, it is time for the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria to re-strategise to tackle the problem of casual employment in the country.
He commended the organised labour for holding rallies in the past to protest against “casualisation’’, adding that if a bill was sponsored and passed it could help to curtail the problem.
He said that millions of casual workers were poorly paid and dehumanised which contributed to the increase to stealing in some companies.
“If an employer does not pay a worker well, the person could be forced to pilfer when the opportunity arises.
“Some companies have lost billions of naira as a result of internally organised robberies,’’ he said.
Oyegoke said that the distributive union was negatively affected as a result of casual employment policy which had denied many Nigerians the opportunity to live well.
He said that it was regrettable that foreign companies had long cashed in on the desperation of many jobless people to employ them as casuals and treat them recklessly.
The unionist said that the Nigerian labour market was awash with numerous troubles, adding that because work was instrumental to man’s livelihood, “people go out to work under the worst conditions’’.
“Some shops have closed, while some have sacked workers because they depend on foreign exchange to import goods,’’ the union leader said.
Oyegoke urged workers to be patient with the policies of the current administration for it to make the desired impact that would provide positive change to the economy.
However, some workers have attributed the increase in “casualisation’’ to outsourcing of jobs following abolition of some jobs and services in the public sector.
The workers said that when the government concession some private sector organisations, they were engage to perform the jobs often on temporary basis with uncertain wages and conditions and without job security.

L-R: Regional Officer, International Civil Aviation Organization, Mr Albert Taylor, Director, Operation and Training, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Abdullahi Sidi, Managing Director, Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, Mr Ibrahim Abdulsalam, Regional Director, International Air Transport Association, Mrs Adefunke Adeyemi and Director, Airport Operations, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, Capt. Henry Omegue, at the Runway Safety Workshop in Lagos on Monday

L-R: Regional Officer, International Civil Aviation Organization, Mr Albert Taylor, Director, Operation and Training, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Abdullahi Sidi, Managing Director, Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, Mr Ibrahim Abdulsalam, Regional Director, International Air Transport Association, Mrs Adefunke Adeyemi and Director, Airport Operations, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, Capt. Henry Omegue, at the Runway Safety Workshop in Lagos on Monday

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the management will continue to accompany its port infrastructure  and equipment  modernization drive  with the development of the welfare of its personnel.
Dantsoho made the disclosure recently while responding to the commendation by the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and the senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASGOC) on the  clearing  of the age-long problem of employee stagnation, when the union paid him a courtesy visit at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
A Statement by NPA’s General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, quoted Dantsoho as saying,  “our Port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive will go hand-in-hand with continuous staff welfare improvement”.
The NPA MD disclosed that human capital development constitutes the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his watch, adding that “talent development constitutes a critical success factor for the actualization of the big hairy audacious goals we have set for ourselves especially in the area of Port competitiveness.
“The only way we can meet and indeed exceed stakeholders’ expectations is to deepen the competencies of our human resources assets and boosting their morale.”
Speaking further, Dantsoho commended the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the strategic proposal of the Dantsoho-led Management team that solved the over a decade-long problem of lack of promotion that had fuelled industrial disharmony.
“I must specially appreciate our amiable Minister for graciously approving the multi-pronged stratagem we deployed that cleared all outstanding cases of employee stagnation by conducting examinations in one fell swoop and instituted timelines to forestall a recurrence of such anomaly”, he sad.
Speaking on behalf of the joint maritime labour unions, the President  of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations & Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Comrade Bodunde stated, “In addition to clearance of the backlog of stagnated promotions, we also wish to express our appreciation for the increase in productivity bonuses, provision of end-of-year welfare packages for staff, and the revision of the Financial Guide to the Condition of Service, which now addresses our members’ concerns about inflationary pressures.”
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
Chinedu Wosu
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