By Stanley Onyekwere
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has donated a brand new Ford Ranger Hilux to the FCT Chapter of the Nigeria labour Congress (NLC), as part of effort to strengthen the mutual relationship between adminstration and the union.
Making the donation in Abuja, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, said it would further help to facilitate the movement of the leadership of the union from one place to another, in carrying out their duties.
Bello assured the Union members that FCT as an administration will continue to partner and support them in all aspects of it dealings.
He also used the occasion to announced the donation of the of five million Naira to the joint Union Action Committee to boost their cooperative society.
The Minister enjoined the union to always find ways to dialogue with the government on issues that affected it’s members rather than going to strike.
“It is my honour and pleasure to hand over to you this brand new Ford Ranger with chassis number AB 89444 to you”.
“ I want to reiterate and assured chairman of the NLC and other distinguish NLC members here that the administration will continue to partner with you.
“And I’m sure you have already see the support through the provision of the Eagles Square for the celebration of May Day and I’m sure the usual logistics will be provided”, he said.
Responding, the Chairman of the FCT Chapter of the NLC, Comrade Alhassan Yakub commended the FCT minister for his proactive leadership style and the prompt payment of staff salaries and arrears.
Yakub explained that, “So far you have done well, you have done the promotion, you have paid arrears and you have done so many things.
“When one done the right thing, we appreciate him, and when one done the wrong thing, we talk to the person”.
