By Samuel Atuluku
Special Adviser on Labour to Kogi State Governor, Comrade Chief Onuh Edoka says Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is already laying stronger foundation for a greater Kogi State.
Edoka made the remark on Monday at the labour House, Abuja when he led a team on a visit to the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC.
He said the team was in the office to showcase the political will of the Governor who has commenced on an impressive note.
Comrade Edoka explained that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in his wisdom, has so far appointed about seven former labour leaders in his administration, describing the act as unprecedented.
The Special Adviser said with the positive development, Kogi State would move faster in terms of development.
He appealed for adequate synergy with the NLC National, adding that his office will continue to initiate ideas that will oil the wheel of progress and commended Joe Ajero for his purposeful leadership.
National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajero in his response, said Kogi State is already in safe hands with the appointment of seasoned labour leaders and technocrats.
He noted that leadership was all about having the right persons beside you, saying the appointment of past labour leaders in the state would add impetus to the delivery of effective service through democracy dividends.
The NLC President said he was happy with the reports coming in from Kogi State, explaining that it will be a new era for the people and particularly the people of the State.
Ajero commended Comrade Onuh Edoka and his team for the initiative, noting that it was the first time in history for NLC national leadership to receive such delegation from a state.
He however, urged the team to remain steadfast in the pursuit of workers welfare, emphasizing that they should maintain their integrity at all times.
Other members of the team are Special Adviser on Agriculture, Otaru Abdulkadir, Special Adviser on Information and Communications, Jacob Edi, Senior Special Assistant on Civil Service matters, Comrade Tade Adeyemi and a Permanent Secretary, Comrade Ranti Matthew Ojo.
The rest are the Kogi State NLC Chairman, Comrade Gabriel Amari, his TUC counterpart, Tijani Ahmed, Chairman of Joint Negotiating Council, Comrade Olusegun Alemeru and Director Labour in the office of the Head of Civil Service, Rachael Usman
