President of the National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW), Comrade Stephen Igho Okoro has emphasized that his Union is committed to decasualization of workers in the industry.
He was declaring open the 7th quadrennial Delegates Conference of Kano/Jigawa chapter of the Union which took place at, Kano Hilton Place Hotel.
Comrade Okoro ‘s voice echoed through the hall “Casualisation is a plague, Comrades! It’s time we take a stand!”
The room erupted in cheers and applause as Workers from various branches nodded in agreement as they sang the Solidarity and Victory songs of labour.
“For too long, some employers have exploited us, treating us like disposable tools,” Comrade Okoro continued. “But we won’t take it anymore! NUCECFWW is here to fight for our rights, for our dignity, and for a better future!”
He said NUCECFWW’s membership drive was in full swing calling on members to give their support to the Union’s infrastructural development drive.
“We know some branches have been compromised,” Comrade Okoro’s voice sent a wave of anger through the crowd “Employers think they can silence us with contracts, but we won’t be bought!”
The re,elected Chairman , Kano/Jigawa chapter of the Union, Comrade Yahaya Muhammad described Kano Governor as people oriented ,
“Governor Yusuf’s projects are really changing the game, providing jobs for our members, and boosting the local economy.” “we call on the labour friendly governor to intervene so that the federal government settles all completed certified projects in Kano state”The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Kano council, Comrade Kabiru Inuwa commended, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for commencing the construction of a hall at NLC secretariat at a cost of N280m, named after late Governor Muhammad Abubakar Rimi as a significant milestone for Kano state.
Comrade Inuwa, says workers broke ground on the project, memories of Governor Rimi’s pioneering declaration of May day as public holiday flooded their minds.
‘ It was a bold move, one that had put Kano state ahead with governor Abba Kabir Yusuf actualizing this feat” Comrade Kabiru Inuwa declared.
He said the Hall when completed would serve as a hub for workers’ activities, hosting meetings, conferences, and cultural events.
The Royal father, District Head of Rimin Gado Danmalikin Kano Dr Auwalu Mudi Yakasai says the conference theme ” Building Trade unions future through strategic organizing and investment” is apt.
Dr Yakasai, a former Secretary of Kano NLC says, considering Nigeria’s current economic climate, Strategic organizing and investment are crucial for trade unions to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
The Assistant General Secretary of NUCECFWW comrade Hussaini Buda described the conference as a huge success.
Comrade Buda , also Acting Secretary of Kano NLC, expressed appreciation to guests and participants for their support including the Controller, federal Ministry of Labour, Jigawa State, Alhaji Murktar Abubakar.
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