Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC}, Delta State Council, has rejected the recent circular letter on dress code issued by the office of the Delta State Head of Service in its
entirety, and reaffirmed that the extant Public Service Rules remains the
guiding document on the issue of decent dressing within the puhlic
service.
In a communique issued at the end of its emergency meeting presided over by
the State Chairman, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, and made available to newsmen, the State Executive Council in session urged government and other stakeholders to always consult the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Council before reaching resolutions
affecting workers in the state.
It called for a review of the prescribed, specifics on dressing to
ensure clarity, fairness, and practicality across all cadres of the service .
SEC- in -session therefore unanimously agreed that workers should
avoid dressing indecently or shabbily in the discharge of their official
duties.
It demanded that wardrobe allowance should be paid to all categories of workers
to dress decently and appropriately, as it’s done for Law Officers, Protocol Officers, and staff of the House of Assembly.
On pension matters, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, appreciated the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his proactive step in releasing N10 billion towards the payment of pensioners, saying that the gesture demonstrates government’s commitment to the welfare of retirees who have
dedicated their active years to the service of the state.
The Congress, nevertheless, urged the state government to go the extra mile to clear
backlogs of arrears.
On Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria, SEC- in- session unanimously recognized the existence of the Motorcycle Operators union of
Nigeria{MOUN} in Delta State and condemned the reported harassment of its members.
It stated, ‘While labour does not support lawlessness or recklessness, it insists that the rights of duly recognized unions must be respected. We condemned the letter the secretary to the state government (SSG) wrote to the Police and the Army, asking them not to recognize
{MOUN}which has led to harassment, intimidation and unnecessary arrests of MOUN members in delta state”
”SEC- in -session therefore calls for an immediate halt to the harassment of members of the
association, warning that continued intimidation may place Government and Labour on an
avoidable collision course. SEC -in- session resolved to meet soonest to review the situation”
It commended the Chairman of Congress, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku for the proactive steps taken so far and urged him to continue to take actions in the defense of
the rights of the workers at all times.
The Delta State Council of NLC reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagements, industrial harmony,
and the overall progress of Delta State, while standing firm in defending the rights, dignity,
and welfare of workers and pensioners.
Sam Erhunmwunsee, Radio Nigeria Asaba
