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LASG Heaps Praises On Union Leaders In The State
Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle has described union leaders in the State as highly experienced and professional.
She also commended them for being leaders who prioritise the collective interests of the people they represent above personal gain.
The Commissioner expressed this view recently at a retreat organised by the State Government for union leaders, adding that they must understand the demanding nature of governance and government’s efforts to strike a balance between meeting staff welfare and also implementing developmental projects.
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Ponnle maintained that a proper understanding of government’s objectives will make labour leaders take more realistic decisions and be fair in their expectations and demands.
She said that the ways and means which the union leaders engaged the State Government during the negotiation period of the new minimum wage last yearshowed that the Union leaders were reasonable and, above all, displayed maturity in their struggle for a better welfare for the State workforce.
Speaking on the importance of the retreat, she stated the objective of the retreat was to enhance the capacity development of union leaders, expose them to global trends in collective bargaining and train them to effectively tackle challenges.
The Commissioner envisaged that the retreat would further bring the Lagos State government and union leaders together in the overall interest of advancing the Lagos State public service and improving welfare for all civil servants.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Training, Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye described the Unions as partners in progress.
He affirmed that the leaders always brought maturity to negotiations and issues of interest, particularly in relation to the wellbeing and welfare of public servants in the State.
The Chairman, Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiation Council, Comrade Razaq Falade commended and appreciated the State Government for the retreat and prompt response to the needs of labour leaders in the State.
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