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Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Cross River State, has advised civil societies and Nigerians not to sit on the fence but participate and vote for credible personalities in the coming 2023 general elections.
The state Chairman, Mr. Monday Ogbodum who was declared unopposed made the call on Wednesday during the 6thTriennial Delegates Conference in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State.
According to him, those crops of leaders in the country have failed Nigerians as he called on citizens to brace up and make effective change with their PVC in the coming general elections.
Lamenting on the harsh economic situation in the country, the state TUC Chairman said there is an urgent need to enthroned transformative governance through democratic emergence of competent and visionary leaders at all a level.
The crops of leaders in the country have failed Nigerians. May I at this junction call on workers, civil societies and indeed Nigerians to breeze up, hold the bull by the horns, to effect and change the narratives by voting personality, Nigerian with vision come 2023.
“We can’t continue this way, you and I and all of us must be challenge, don’t sit on the fence, come out and participate and exercise your civil responsibility come 2023.” He charged.
On his achievement in the past years, he said his administration had been able to fast track the implementations of Civil Servants who were promoted in 2016 without implementation and approval and release of N200,000 million for payment of gratuities that was left unattended to since 2014.
He however commended the state government for lifting the embargo on employment of civil servants by granting approval for fresh employment into the civil service.
In his remark, the National President, TUC, Mr. Festus Osifo who was represented by Mr. Tony Mokwenye called on the Cross River State government to implement the new minimum wage to ease the sufferings of civil servants especially as the country is facing harsh economy.
Speaking also, the state Governor, Senator Ben Ayade who was represented by the Head of Service (HoS) Mr. Timothy Akwaji, congratulated the union for a successful end of leadership term and a peaceful election of leaders into office.
He however stated that the governor has always placed a premium on the welfare of workers by paying salaries regularly.
He added, “Yes, there are challenges, as we sit down here, there are states in Nigeria owing salaries up to one year but in Cross River State, our story is not as bad as that and we will continue to do the needful. Giving the challenges that we have concerning payment of gratuities that is being address.” he assured.
Similarly, the 6th Triennial Congress also ushered in a fresh executive that will pilot the affairs of the Union for the next three years.
The Chairman, Com. Monday Ogbodum returned unopposed and Com. Gabriel Effiong as Vice Chairman while Com. Ken Bassey as Secretary.
Others include Com. ( Dr ) Joseph Ewa as assistant Secretary, Moses Ekpo , treasurer , Itoro Anselem, Com.(Dr) Bassey Icha as PRO , Com Celestine Ogbu Auditor , Com. Clarkson Otu ex-officio, Com Mustapha Okon Auditor II.
While Com. ( Mrs ) Josephine Abobi is Chairperson women Commission and Com. ( Mrs) Regina Odunsi is Secretary women Commission.
In his acceptance speech, the newly sworn in Chairman, Com Monday Ogbodum said he was committed to the welfare of workers in the state while urging them to always verify information before sharing.
Ogbodum however assured the union of a more robust council as he seeks for total support of members,
He also promised to ensure that all their entitlement as civil servants would be given to them.
“I can’t do it on my own, I need the support of every worker in Cross River state, I want to also beg you to desist from sharing unverified information to avoid unnecessary panic in the system,” he said.
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