By Sam Ijeh
Delta State Commissioner for
Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, has identified the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
as a key partner of the state government, saying that the strategies adopted by
the union have made governance and industrial relations easier.
Speaking on Thursday, September 29,
2016, during a condolence visit to the state NLC Secretariat over the death of
its Chairman, Comrade David Ofoeyeno, the Commissioner averred that the NLC has
exuded much understanding for government actions even at a time some unions
could not.
Ukah noted that the good relationship
being enjoyed by the state government and labour unions explains the confidence
which the leadership of the various unions have in the current administration,
promising that the state government will continue to sustain such wholesome
rapport.
His words: “If I claim not to be aware
of how key and supportive the NLC is to the government of Delta State, then I
will not be doing justice to the union. You have been wonderful to us and you
have been a very key partner to the government of Delta State. “I remember when
we met with one of the unions and the governor (Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa) wondered how
they could not have a pure understanding of the situation we are facing in the
state, even when the NLC understands it and is very fair in thought on the
happenings in the state. It shows how confident you are on those at the helms
of affairs of this state. “The strategy you have applied in working with the
state is so encouraging that it makes life easier for us. You can imagine what
it would have looked like if we were not in harmony”.
The state Image maker described the late
Ofoeyeno as a good man who carried out his responsibilities with passion. He
observed that the late chairman was instrumental to the harmonious relationship
between the union and state government, believing that the good legacies of
Ofoeyeno will linger forever. While praying that God grants the NLC the
fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, Ukah expressed confidence in members of
the NLC state executive to consolidate on the feat of their demised leader. He
assured that the state government will give its total support to the union
during the funeral of Ofoeyeno.
Responding, the acting Chairman of the
union, Comrade Jonathan Jemirieyigbe, commended the Commissioner for the visit
and assured that the union would continue to partner with the state government
through effective dialogue and conflict resolution strategies that will take
the state to greater heights. Jemirieyigbe noted that the NLC will not derail from
the good caveats of Ofoeyeno who, he said, lived a life that is worthy of
emulation."
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