Governance

Osun Govt. Announces Soft Loan Scheme to Workers

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says workers in the state will start having access to soft loan just as he reaffirmed prioritizing their welfare.

Governor Adeleke stated this at a rally by workers across Osun State, under the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, for the Governor as a show of solidarity over the delay in local government allocation being withheld by the Federal Government.

The Governor, who expressed gratitude for their support and solidarity, described their action as a demonstration of the bond between his administration and the workforce.

While assuring the workers that his government would continue to prioritize their welfare, Governor Adeleke said he had been engaging with the Federal Government stakeholders and relevant authorities to ensure the early release of the funds.

Speaking on behalf of the workers, the Osun NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, explained that their demonstration was aimed at expressing confidence in Governor Adeleke’s leadership while urging the Federal Government to expedite the release of the funds.

He said workers would not remain silent when issues affecting their welfare and state development were at stake, emphasizing that despite the withheld allocation, the Governor is trying his best to pay workers salaries as and when due.

Similarly, the Trade Union Congress, TUC Chairman, Comrade Abimbola Fasasi, commended Governor Adeleke for his transparency and accountability in managing state resources despite the challenges.

He noted that the show of solidarity by workers was to reassure the Governor that the labour movement in Osun stood firmly behind him at this period of financial constraints caused by the withheld allocation.

The Labour unions, joined by different affiliate bodies, stormed the government secretariat in Osogbo, chanting solidarity songs in support of the Governor, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Osun workers stand with our Governor” and “Release our allocations now.”

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Labour

NLC Orders Workers to Withdraw Services from Today

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed members working in the Thirty Local Government Areas, LGAs of the State to withdraw their services with effect from tomorrow.

Dr Christopher Arapasopo who is the State Chairperson, gave the directive in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo.

Dr Arapasopo explained that, the Union had noticed the political uproar bringing agitations and fear amongst its members working within the Local Government Areas across the state.

While emphasizing that, the NLC is apolitical, the State NLC Chairperson explained that the Union would not allow its members to work in an atmosphere of insecurity.

He urged all the political parties and their members to abide by the rule of law to avoid a descent into anarchy.

Dr Arapasopo “we hereby direct all our members working in all the LGAs in Osun State to withdraw their services effective Monday, 17th February, 2025 by 12am.

Dr Arapasopo emphasized that its members would not return until their safety at work could be assured and guaranteed, in line with their constitutional rights.

He called on security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and properties within the State Local Governments and the public.

The Osun NLC Chairperson reiterated that the Union remained committed to defending the rights, welfare, and safety of all its members.