The Nigerian Government has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, not to politicise the issue of security, saying the government was doing everything necessary to tackle insecurity in the country.
President Goodluck Jonathan made the appeal in Abuja on Monday while declaring open the 11th Delegates Conference of the NLC.
The theme of the conference is “The Working Class and the Challenges of National Security, Unity and Democratic Development”.
Mr. Jonathan, who was represented by the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Ayim Pius-Ayim, said the issue of insurgency would soon become history.
“We are working on the issue of insurgency and we are putting resources together from public and private sectors to ensure that the issue of insurgency becomes the thing of the past”.
The President said the government would continue to collaborate and partner with the NLC to support their course.
Mr. Jonathan further stated that NLC should encourage the youth to be creators of jobs and not job seekers by setting up their own businesses rather than waiting for government jobs.
He, however, promised that the 2015 general elections shall be better than the 2011 elections.
The President urged the Congress to ensure that its election was peaceful, free and fair.
The Supervising Minister of Labour and Productivity, Tanimu Turaki, said Nigerian workers must remain in the struggle for the unity and peace of the country.
He said the administration of President Jonathan was working so hard to curtail the issue of security in the country.
He urged Nigerians to appreciate the work done so far by the President, stating that he gave unions in Nigeria the right to express themselves and nobody had ever been victimised.
The President of NLC, Abdulwaheed Omar, in his speech commended Nigerian workers for their support all through his eight years in office.
Mr. Omar said there was an urgent need for government to take decisive measures to stop the unemployment problem in the country.
He said Nigeria must promote a strong industrial policy that recognises manufacturing as a key engine of growth to overcome the problem of unemployment.
On the issue of security, he said that the rising security challenges threatened the sovereignty, unity and productive capacity of the country.
He, however, advised the delegates to continue to support and collaborate with the incoming executives of the congress.
The President, Trade Union Congress, Bobboi Kaigama, said labour movement believed that election should not be a do-or-die affair.
Mr. Kaigama called for more collaboration between TUC and NLC in formulating and executing policies for the Nigerian workers.
The Director-General of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, Olusegun Oshinowo, said NLC had maintained a record of effective social dialogue with employers.
He assured the labour movement that NECA would continue to be committed to ILO declaration on fundamental principles and right at work place. (NAN)
nlc should focus on their job
I love Jonathan for his peaceful nature, if he react, people will say he has over reacted, what will you do for Nigerians ? Boss I love you
NLC is poking their nose where its not suppose to be…..
NLC? Wat company is that?abeg make them park well
Good one, NLC to note.
unemployment is not politics…NLC leave politics to those who know what it means
I wonder why Jonathan is fighting 4 people that did not appreciate his work, let them be killing themselves and stop distracting you.
NLC better be careful lest they back up the wrong tree
Good advice from a wise president!
nlc stick to your jurisdiction, do not engage in politics! let alone politicizing the issues of this great country! Our president has spoken! desist from it!
The issue of insecurity has really plagued us for a while now, when terrorism starts it’s hard to get rid of but can be managed successfully. Am confident that this issue will be managed properly.
This is no time for politicising the issue of insecurity. We know the game NLC is trying to play so as to attract the necessary attention. My question is, what for?. When the FG is has come out to brief the public time without number that they are doing all they can to manage the situation.
Okpolo eye no be open eye oo!.. Make dem go recruit for army na.. see say d mata no b small mata..
My prayer is, let the lord give the families of the deceased the fortitude to bear the loss.
when did security become NLC’s concern??????
The regional alliance between Nigerian troops and Chadian troops is a step in the right direction…………..GEJ has done noble
NLC is doing what some people call ” aproko”