By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Simon Lalong has said the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), saw his sincerity in dealing with their demands with a determined hope of resolving them.
He said the experience was hinged on the fact that he handled the Plateau State Labour Union when he was governor of the State, without allowing them to go on strike as he was always prompt in salary payment, reminding newsmen of the name given to him by Plateau State workers as “Governor Alert”.https://sundiatapost.com/grassroots-employment-possible-labour-minister-lalong/
“These experiences have helped in driving the renewed hope mantra of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, Lalong said, explaining the recommendation he got from the national body of the Nigerian Labour Congress recently in Abuja.
Lalong was speaking on Sunday during a thanksgiving service by the Izere Nation to honour the immediate past Secretary to Plateau State Government, Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, held at the St. Paul’s Catholic Pastoral Area, Lamingo Gwafan, in Jos North Local Government.
He said the building of confidence and trust is essential for any government to succeed particularly where there are agitations, grievances or differences that could be exploited if not properly handled.
According to him: “President Bola Tinubu is desirous of developing Nigeria by ensuring that workers give their best in the public and private sectors, hence the quick attention given to the recent planned Labour strike which was averted through dialogue”. https://sundiatapost.com/full-details-of-fg-labour-meeting-on-sunday-to-avert-strike/
Lalong used the opportunity to thank the former Secretary to Plateau State Government Prof. Danladi Abok Atu whom he said worked very hard with others in implementing the Rescue Agenda of his administration.
He assured the people of Plateau State that he will continue to work for the interests of the State in the Federal Government using every opportunity to attract programmes and projects not only under his area of duty but in all ways possible.
On his part, the Catholic Archbishop of Jos Ishaya Audu described the former Governor as a political leader with vision and passion for carrying everyone along and working with experienced persons like Prof. Danladi Abok Atu to serve the people to their best ability.
While asking him to forgive anyone that may have offended him during his tenure or during political activities, Archbishop Audu appealed to Lalong to lobby and stand firm for critical issues such as roads, schools, security and other entitlements of Plateau as a member of the Federal Executive Council.
Earlier In his remarks, the celebrant Prof. Danladi Abok Atu thanked God for sustaining him and giving him the opportunity for public service over many years including his last assignment as Secretary to Plateau State Government under Governor Simon Lalong.
Atu praised the Minister of Labour for being a man of peace, competence, compassion and integrity and for giving him the opportunity to serve as Secretary to Government.
He however, promised to sustain the trust and asked other former appointees to also rally round the former Governor and continue to work in building strong political structures that will be useful for service.
The event was attended by dignitaries from within and outside the State including Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Minister Designate and former Secretary to Kaduna State Government.
