Onofiok To NLC: Prioritize Training, Embrace ICT, Develop Plan For Sustainable Growth

Member representing Etinan /Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC), Akwa Ibom State Council to prioritise training and retraining for it members to meet up with changing times.

Luke gave the charge at the opening ceremony of the 2021 NLC State Level School held at the Workers' Solidarity Centre in Uyo, when he presented a keynote address on the theme : Skills Development: Reshaping Union's Policy, Strategies and Actions for Sustainability of the Workplace.

The lawmaker told NLC that the world of work is undergoing a major process of change. According to him; "There are several forces transforming it, from the onward march of technology and the impact of climate change to the impact of demographic changes in economics and employment"

"There is a new reality of unprecedented, transformative change in the world of work. This transformative change will only excite the people who are sustainable thinkers and are ready to grow with the growth of the future"

"On the other hand, this reality will only intimidate those who are unprepared for the future and who live only for the now. It is my belief that this chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress will be among the excited class in this conversation".

He called on workers to be innovative if they must remain relevant. "We must go beyond the easy by constantly disengaging from the norm. We must have a deep reflection and reshape our tools to stand a chance in this exciting future by developing a plan for sustainable growth" Luke said

Luke tasked the NLC to be an active participant in the technology-driven knowledge economy by re-skilling and retraining their workforce in Information Technology.

"Labour Leaders can develop competencies in global labour issues by being regular participants of the trainings at the International Labour Institute. These trainings will afford them an opportunity to learn better how to play their role in protecting, defending and promoting workers’ rights and interests effectively and consistently with knowledge of their rights, where these rights are defined, how they are violated, who violates them, and the remedies available", Luke added.

The 2021 NLC State Level School was declared open by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel who was represented by the Secretary to State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekwuwem.The Head of Service, Effiong Essien, Commissioner for Labour and Manpower Planning, Sunny Ibuot, Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Ini Ememobong and representatives of the Commissioner for Education were among the government officials at the event.

Media Office

Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency.

03/11/2021

Comments

Breaking: A’Ibom Governor Removes Two Aides Amid Restructuring, Alleged PDP Links

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has relieved two aides of their duties with immediate effect, the state government announced on Monday. The affected officials are: Joseph Jacob Ikpak, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Support Services Felix Ekuri, Special Assistant to the Governor on Neighbourhood Watch Their disengagement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah, who described the action as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to realign the machinery of government with the Renewed Hope and ARISE Agenda. The statement did not provide further details on the circumstances leading to their removal. However, it was gathered from multiple political sources that the decision may be linked to the aides’ alleged association with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The claim has not been officially confirmed, and the government has not commented on the speculation. Political analysts no...

Tragedy at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital: Akwa Ibom Governor Orders Probe Into Maternal Death

By Asuquo Edem UYO – A tragic incident at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene, has sparked public outrage after a young mother and her newborn reportedly died following a caesarean section, prompting Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to order an immediate high-powered investigation. A disturbing video of the grieving family began circulating on social media over the weekend, drawing widespread condemnation and raising fresh concerns over maternal mortality in the state. Moved by the incident, Governor Eno expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and directed the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, to convene a commission of inquiry comprising medical and legal experts. The panel is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and recommend preventive measures. In a dramatic move, Dr. John led a midnight team of officials from the Ministry of Health to the hospital for an on-the-spot preliminary investigation, gathering firsthand testimonies f...

Financial Impropriety, Abuse Of Power: AKHA Receives Petition Against Ikono Chairman

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly today during Plenary received a petition against the Council Chairman of Ikono, Hon. Otobong Essien, where the Councillors have accused her of misconduct in the discharge of her official duties. This was contained in a petition presented before the Assembly by the Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights, and Public Petitions, Hon. Aniefiok Attah. The petition, signed by Hon. Saviour Ebong, Leader of the 8th Ikono Legislative Council, Deputy Leader Hon. Idorenyin Akpan, and ten other councillors, accused the Council Chairman of unlawfully withdrawing public funds from the local government council's account without the necessary authorisation from the Legislative Council. The councillors described her actions as dishonorable, illegal, and a blatant abuse of power. Additionally, the councillors alleged that the Chairman misappropriated council funds in violation of Section 66(1) of the Local Government Administr...

The Empire Naija

Search This Blog