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Absenteeism: RSLGC To Invoke ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule

The Rivers State Local Government Service Commission says it will invoke the no work no pay rule against any council worker who continuously absents himself from duty.
Executive Chairman of the commission, Chief Azubuike Nmerukini said this while declaring open a two-day training workshop on enhancing the skills and competences of clerical officers and the support staff in basic management in Port Harcourt.
Nmerukini said that the commission would no longer condone a situation where most council workers stayed in the house only to collect salaries at the end of every month.
He also said that because of the importance the commission attaches to human capital development, a number of Local Government Council staff were undergoing training in the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) of the commissions expense. He said that efforts were being made to ensure that no council in Rivers State owed salaries, stressing that promotions in the service will be based on number of trainings and seminars attended by workers of the commission. While stressing the need for them to take the training seriously, Nmerukini however decried poor attendance at the seminar . Earlier, the consultant, Michael R. Mbu of Michael and Associate, commended the commission for investing in human capital development adding that this would help to improve the quality of services being rendered by staff of the commission.
“We believe that one of the best investments any organisation can make is in the area of human resource training and development.
“A well-trained employee imbued with the relevant knowledge and skills is a tremendous asset to an organisation”, he said.
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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