Another set of workers under the umbrella of Academic Staff Union of Secondary School, ASSUS, Nigeria Union of Pentioners, NUP, Non- Academic Staff Union, NASU and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University, SSANU, have resolved to work for the victory of Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo and Comr. Joel Salifu to emerge as Governor and Deputy Governor respectively in the November 11 Governorship election.
The workers made the resolve at a meeting organized by Ododo Joel Labour Support Group held in Lokoja on Thursday.
The group, who promised to deliver for the APC noted that, the ruling party candidate has the potentials to deliver true dividend of democracy and ensure that, workers welfare is priotize.
Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that Atabor James, Akeji Yusuf Akpeji, Kolawole James, Atuluku Samuel, Onuh Abdullahi, and Engr. Clement Ohida all stressed the need for Kogites to cast their votes for APC in Kogi State.
" Let us follow people who know the way and can lead the way. Ododo and Joel know the way they will not abandon us".
Speaking earlier, Comr. Ranti Ojo, Secretary, Ododo Joel Labour Support Group said they support group can vouch for Ododo and Joel that they will better the lot of workers if elected, insisting that they are labour personified.
" Ododo and Joel have an understanding about labour and workers welfare. Let us for once as Labour vote for our own by giving them a trial.
"Let us forget the pain of the past. As people from the labour movement and leaders, they will listen to the cry of workers".
"Ododo and Joel that we know, have listening ears. They are people we have worked with. Let us be part of their success story. Labour remains a critical stakeholder in government. The emergence of APC candidates is not accidental. Let us not throw away the baby and the bathing water", Comr. Ranti said.
The six Union's resolved to present a charter of demand, which includes payment of full pension to all retirees, amongst others.
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