Organised labour in Nasarawa State, North-Central Nigeria have called on Nigerians to vote in only persons with proven records to be workers friendly in 2023 general elections.
The leaders of the labour movement made the call on Sunday in Lafia in an event to commemorate the 2022 workers-day.
Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Yusuf Iya, said the theme of 2022 celebration “Labour, Politics and Quest for Good Governance and Development in Nigeria” was apt considering preparation for the forthcoming election.
He said soonest, Nigerians would go to the polls to elect leaders at all levels who would provide leadership at all levels hence need to only elect credible persons that would transform the country.
He explained that the persons to be elected must be those that truly understand the challenges facing the country and have proven to have the capacity, capability as well as the intentions to turn things around for good.
He called on workers to keep their permanent voters cards (PVcs) safe to reward politicians with workers friendly plans and vote against those who do not have their interest at heart.’
Iya however lauded Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State implementing over 12 years promotions of civil servants, ensuring regular payment of full salaries and pension and appointment of Permanent Secretaries from among civil servants.
Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC) Mohammed Umar-Doma, said the workers should vote for persons that would prudently manage the resources to better the welfare of citizens including workers.
He however commended Governor Sule for demonstrating sincere commitment to workers welfare and sustained salaries and pension payment as at when due in the last three years.
The TUC Chairman appealed that the governor to look into the issues of wrong implementation of promotions for 2011-2017 and non implementation of promotions from 2018 to date.
The governor, who was represented by Head of Civil Service, Nicholas Aboki, congratulated workers on the occasion of the 2022 celebration.