Yobe hosts North-East workshop to accelerate gender equality in public service

By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has convened the North-East Zonal Women’s Workshop in Damaturu, with a focus on promoting gender equality and improving service delivery in the public sector.
Held at the State Union Secretariat, the workshop — themed “Accelerate Action Towards Gender Equality, Health, and Wellness for Greater Service Delivery” — drew participants and union leaders from across the region.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of AUPCTRE Yobe State Council, Comrade Abba Bukar Umar, described the event as “a proud moment for our great union.”
He said the workshop aims to deepen women’s participation in union activities, promote gender equality, and strengthen efficiency in the workplace.
Umar commended the strong collaboration between the Yobe State Council and the union’s national headquarters, which, he said, has continued to yield positive results through capacity-building initiatives and structural improvements.
He also expressed gratitude to Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, for what he described as a “labour-friendly” administration, particularly acknowledging the state government’s sponsorship of 76 employees for training at the National Water Resources Institute, Kaduna.
In his remarks, the Deputy National President of AUPCTRE, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim, praised the Yobe State Government for maintaining a cordial relationship with the labour movement.
“From the national headquarters, I must say that Yobe is one of the states we are truly proud of,” Ibrahim stated, commending the state leadership for its commitment to workers’ welfare and the overall progress of the union.