RSUBEB PRO Tasks Unions On Dialogue

Labour unions have
again been urged not to be confrontational with their management but use dialogue to resolve issues of common interest.
The Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Amina Fiberesima gave the advice at the inauguration of a new executive of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) UBE unit, Rivers State at the Board’s Conference Hall in Port Harcourt.
Fiberesima said the new executive is expected to work in synergy with the management for higher productivity, stressing that they should not be confrontational over their demand for workers welfare.
He noted that gone were the days of antagonism as dialogue is the best option in settling issues, and advised them to be guided with the fact that they are employees of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board before being union executives.
In his acceptance speech, the state chairman of the union, UBE unit, Comrade Dagogo Alabo commended the Permanent Secretary of the board, Dame Josephine Chukwuigwe for her effective handling of the affairs of the Board, and enjoined her to keep up the spirit.
Alabo on behalf of the unit EXCO described the occasion as  epoch making because it climaxed their long-drawn struggle to have a formidable, responsible and enviable platform to liaise with management in the intending quest to better the workers’ welfare.
The union boss opined that the union which has proven itself to be an “Iroko in the midst of shrubs”, and thanked the leadership of the union at the national, Rivers State and members of the UBE unit for the opportunity given to the new Exco to serve, assuring of living up to expectation.
Other members of the new Exco, UBE unit, Rivers State include Comrades Scholastica Osaroeji – Vice Chairman, Obinna Okparaolu – secretary, Gift Georgewill – Treasurer and Godwin Izoma – Ex-officio.
The ceremony was witnessed by state officers and other dignitaries from all walks of life.