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…Celebrate former leader at 71
By Bimbola Oyesola
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has charged former president of the congress and ex-governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, to be the voice of Nigerian workers as he resumes at the National Assembly in May.
Celebrating the former labour leader, who turned 71 last week, the NLC president, Joe Ajaero, urged Oshiomhole to see in this year’s celebration an opportunity to deepen his service to Nigerian workers and people.
“Our voices, which he expressly champions, need to resonate at the National Assembly to expand and deepen our engagement with the nation’s governance framework,” he said.
Ajaero said the history of the trade union movement in Nigeria cannot be complete without remembering the exploits and contributions of Adams Oshiomhole, “our former President, former General Secretary of the NUTGWN, past governor of Edo state, past national Chairman of the All Progressive Congress of Nigeria (APC) and currently a Senator-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The NLC President noted that the month of April, especially the 4th day reminds everyone at the NLC of the robust and vibrant leadership that was Oshiomhole’s eight year tenure in the Congress.
He said, “His past legacy and continuing imprints endure with us both as workers in Nigeria and as trade unions at all levels. His birthday therefore brings to the fore his contributions to our various engagements with the social partners through the various social dialogue mechanisms both locally and internationally.”
He expressed that Adams truly represented the movement vigorously and brilliantly in various capacities adding that the Congress was sure that he will continue to be the voice of labour and that of the people in the 10th Senate.
He stated, “The NLC uses this opportunity to wish one of our great leaders who continues to demonstrate his love for Nigerian workers and Nigerian people a happy birthday and more glorious and fruitful years ahead.
“As we celebrate this milestone which the age of 71 signifies, Congress extends its hands of fellowship to him and pledges to stand by him in his life’s journey.”
