The Ekiti State government has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC for their selflessness and doggedness in moving the state forward.
The commendation came yesterday when the state Executive of the Union in the state led by its Chairman, Comrade Kolapo Olatunde paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary to State Government(SSG), Dr. Habibat Omolara Adubiaro in her office.
Dr. Adubiaro in her remarks said that the union has always considered general interest of the people above their own personal interest.
The SSG who was once a unionist served as a former vice Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), FUOYE chapter also commended the union for standing by the truth and refused to be bought over.
“NLC has always been known for championing the good cause of the people. You don’t fight for yourself but fight for the benefit of others. You also stand by the truth and refused to be bought over.
“As once a unionist like you and former vice chairman of ASUU, I was known for always standing for what is just and that which will be of benefit to others which was being testified to by my former colleagues when they paid me visit after my appointment as SSG. When you refused to be bought over and keep up standing, they will know your worth, what you can do, where they can even defend you too”she said
Adubiaro who also appreciated the labour union for fighting for the betterment of workers at all time, assured them that Governor Biodun Oyebanji led administration would never forget them and fulfil his promise.
“I really appreciate you because you have fought for the good cause of the people and I know that this administration will never forget you and keep his promise with you”
Earlier, the NLC Chairman Comrade Kolapo Olatunde congratulated the SSG on her appointment and expressed optimism that her good attributes and that of Governor Oyebanji will yield positive result for the progress and development of the state.