NULGE Lauds LG Chairman’s Workers-Friendliness

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Andoni Chapter has lauded the Chairman of Andoni Local Government Council Erastus Awortu for being labour-friendly and sensitive to the wellbeing of workers of the Council.
Chairman of NULGE in Andoni, Idante John Ishmael, made the remark during the handover of a parcel of land to the union at Ngo by the Council Chairman for the construction of convinience for workers of the Council and visitors alike.
He said the gesture comes after the procurement and presentation of an official Vehicle to the union by the Council Chairman to enhance the mobility and productivity of the workers.
The NULGE Chairman commended the Andoni Council boss for his goodwill towards the workers since he assumed office, pledging “the unwavering support of the workers to the Awortu administration”.
“It is on record that on the 1st of May this year the Chairman, through the Secretary of Council, yielded to the request of NULGE for the allocation of a portion of land for the construction of a public convenience for Staff of the Council, politicians and visitors alike.
“Today we are here to acknowledge receipt of the parcel of land. As a union, we are really grateful.
“For sometime now we have never seen an administration that is this labour-friendly, that is this worker-friendly.
“Last year, the union requested for an official vehicle among other requests and it was granted, it was handed over to us by the Secretary.
“This year we requested for a portion of land for the construction of public convenience, and the Chairman has graciously approved it for us.
“We want to really appreciate the Chairman because he has shown us that he is a labour-friendly Chairman. We also want to appreciate the Secretary of Council, who has been in the system and he knows the way the system is going.
“I want to appreciate the Management of Council. It is really not easy, as a union we promise to give him our unalloyed support, especially in enhancing the development of Andoni Local Government”, the NULGE boss stated.
The Andoni Council Chairman, who was represented by the Council Secretary, Dimiari Franklin, noted that the sole purpose of Government is the security and welfare of the people as enshrined in the constitution.
He said the Awortu administration considers the workers as critical stakeholder in the delivery of good governance to the people and therefore places premium on their wellbeing.
Franklin asserted that governance is collaborative and this informed the decision of the Council Chairman to partner with NULGE to construct a befitting convenience for the workers and visitors alike to enhance the sanitary condition of the Council Secretariat for enhanced service delivery.
“Government is a collaborative effort, that was why when NULGE came with the idea of constructing convenience for the workers, the Council Chairman gave approval, given the importance of such project to the health and sanitary condition of workers of the Council and visitors alike.
“This is indeed a good omen, it shows the harmonious working relationship that exist between the workforce and the executive. It also shows that the Council Chairman attaches importance to the wellbeing of the workforce for enhanced efficiency and productivity.
“On behalf of the Council Chairman, let me assure the leadership of NULGE that this Council under the leadership of Barr Erastus Awortu, would continue to work for the betterment of all Council workers for the overall development and happiness of Andoni people”, he said.

By: Theresa Fredrick & Charity Amiso