The Andoni Local Government Area Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have described the Chairman of the LGA, Erastus Awortu as “labour-friendly”, saying he is sensitive to the plight of workers in the area.  

Chairman of NULGE in Andoni LGA, Idante Ishmael came out with with this on Friday, May 12, 2023 during the handover of a parcel of land to the Union at Ngo by the LG Council Chairman for the construction of convenience for workers of the Council and visitors alike.

He said the gesture comes after the procurement and presentation of an official vehicle to the Union by Awortu to enhance the mobility and productivity of the workers.

“It is on record that on the 1st of May this year, the Executive Chairman, through the Secretary to Council, yielded to the request of NULGE for the allocation of a portion of land for the construction of a public convenience for staff of the Council, politicians and visitors alike.”

“Today, we are here to acknowledge receipt of the parcel of land. As a union, we are really grateful.”

The NULGE Chairman commended the Andoni Council Chairman for his goodwill towards the workers since he assumed office, pledging the unwavering support of the workers to the success of the Awortu led administration.

“For some time now, we have never seen an administration that is this labour-friendly, that is this worker-friendly.”

“Last year, the union requested for an official vehicle among other requests and it was granted. It was handed over to us by the Secretary. This year we requested for a portion of land for the construction of public convenience, and the Chairman has graciously approved it for us.”

“We want to really appreciate the Chairman because he has shown us that he is a labour-friendly Chairman. We also want to appreciate the Secretary to Council, he has been in the system and he knows the way the system is going. I want to appreciate the Management of Council.”

“It is really not easy; as a union, we promise to give him our unalloyed support especially in enhancing the development of Andoni Local Government.”

Responding, the Andoni LGA Chairman, Erastus Awortu, who was represented by the Secretary to the LG Council, Dimiari Franklin, said his administration considers workers as critical stakeholders in its efforts at delivering good governance to the people, noting that this has motivated the decision to place premium on their wellbeing.

He asserted that governance is collaborative, hence the decision of his administration to partner with NULGE to construct a befitting convenience for workers and visitors alike, asserting that this is with a view to enhancing sanitary conditions at the LG Council Secretariat and also enhance service delivery.