By Onomiguren Agbamu
The First Vice Chairman of Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Ziko Okwudi has said that Federal Government has been insensitive to the plight not workers and Nigerians.
The vice chairman stated this during a peaceful protest today (Tuesday) when they converged at the entrance of the State Government House, in Asaba to register their protest against the present economic hardship in the country.
Okwudi said the wage award promised workers by the federal government has not been honoured, stressing that despite all the agreements reached with the Federal Government as it affects the interest and welfare of Nigerian workers, the Federal Government has been very inactive and insensitive to the plights of the Nigerian people.
He added that “All that the Federal Government has promised Nigerian workers, we are yet to see any that has materialized”.
He noted that Nigerians , are being controlled by hunger, pointing out “when a man is hungry, he is angry and an angry man is insane and at that point of insanity, anything we do will be termed as hungry, and we will not be held responsible”.
Addressing the workers, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr. Kingsley implored them not to allow hoodlums to hijack the protest, adding that their request would be presented to the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for onward presentation to the Federal Government.
He said: “I want to thank the Nigerian workers for your considerations and kind talks today. Your Governor sends his greetings.
“Your leadership has made a good case for you. The issue is not just affecting you but also our brothers and sisters. So, we are concerned Nigerians; whether you are working or not.
“Governor Oborevwori is a caring governor, and we shall take all of these you have said to him. Before he ascended power, he told you he was going to take care of a lot of bills.
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