The Federal Government has re-affirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering social dialogue, promoting decent work environment and ensuring that industrial relations is anchored on fairness,equity and mutual respect.
The Minister of Labor and employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadimade made this public while speaking during the Quadrennial Conference of NUPENG in Lagos.
The Minister represented by the Director Trade Union service, industrial relations. Amos Fadipe said in line with the theme of the conference Justice remains a bedrock of industrial relations harmony when voices of workers are not only heard but also respected.
Dingyadi while acknowledging the resilient role NUPENG plays to National growth and stability assured the Union of greater partnership and support in building an inclusive Labor system.
Earlier the immediate past President of NUPENG, Williams Akporeha urged the government to tackle issues of insecurity hampering operations as Petroleum truck hijacking and kidnapping have risen sharply.
His PENGASSAN counterpart Festus Osifo also speaking at the conference acknowledged the collaboration between the two unions in the Oil and gas sector which has birth better welfare package for members
The conference produced a new leadership that will steer the affairs of the Union in the next four years
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
