LAGOS- The Chief Consultant of Global Transport Policy (GTP), Dr Segun Musa, has urged the organised labour to pay attention to other laws and policies of governments aside those relating to salary and fuel.
Musa said this on Friday in Lagos State during a one-day training on emotional intelligence and leadership skills for leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State chapters.
He said that the purpose of the training for labour leaders was because they led the workforce of Nigeria.
” I see you as a formidable team that can change the arrative of Nigeria. The role you play is crucial. You must train those coming behind you on labour matters.
“Organised labour must not be seen as if it is only when there is increase in fuel price or issues with worker’s salary that the settled in.
“Government brings out policies regularly, you must x-ray and speak to the issues by giving out constructive advice.
“Even when the policy does not affect the workforce, once it affects any sector of the economy and persons, it should be of concern to you,” he urged.
The GTP chief further said that the organised labour should also be interested in laws enacted by the national and state assemblies.
Musa called for attitudinal change by operators in all sectors of the economy, saying that development would be facilitated with the right attitudes by all players.
He said that the training, the fifth in a series, was part of GTP’s efforts to improve relationships between workers and organisations in the general interest of Nigeria.
The Vice Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Olabisi Idowu, said that the workshop was welcome and timely.
“We need the training as labour leaders. The main subject of the training is emotional intelligence.
“How we can improve the economic situation in the country as leaders with emotional intelligence is good.
“For us to embark on any struggle now as labour leaders, I am well-informed on what to do and what to say to members and managements of organisations,” he said.
Mr Gbenga Okundayo, Chairman of TUC in Lagos State, commended GTP for the training on conflict resolution and leadership with emphasis on emotional intelligence.
” it is very important that we improve on our emotional intelligence and leadership skills. We manage our feelings first before we can manage others’.
” It is emotional intelligence that will tell you what to do, how to do it and where and when to do it.
“We are going to escalate this training for other leaders and members in Lagos,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that about 40 labour leaders attended the training. (NAN)
