Anambra: NLC, TUC Congratulate JNC New Chairman, Muomaife

By Praise Chinecherem

Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Anambra State Chapter, Comrade Sir Humphrey Nwafor has extended his congratulations and that of Anambra workers to the newly elected Chairman of the Anambra State Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, (JNPSNC), Comrade Chika Muomaife.

Also, Trade Union Congress, TUC, Anambra State chairman, Comrade Chris Ogbonna has also hailed the election, describing it as a testament of Comrade Muomaife ‘s dedication to service.

Muomaife was earlier on Friday elected as the Anambra State Chairman of Joint Public Service Negotiating Council Comrade Muomaife is also the branch Chairman Association of Senior Civil Servants, Anambra State chapter.

The Head of Service, HOS, Anambra State Bar. Theodora Igwegbe was represented by the labour relations officer, Mrs. Nkechi Gozie Nwosu. The Secretary to the Anambra State government (SSG)was represented by a Director of Administration in his office.

NLC Chairman, Anambra State, Comrade Nwafor further informed that since
JNC is drawn from NLC and TUC, with seven affiliates from NLC and one affiliate from TUC, there is need for synergy for between the NLC ,TUC and JNC to ensure workers welfare is achieved.

He charged the new leadership of JNC to pay loyalty to the two labour centers and get their support to ensure smooth and peaceful industrial relationships between the two labour centers and state government.

In his acceptance speech, Comrade Muomaife urged civil servants to work in the spirit of unity, cooperation and mutual respect for one another, calling on them to forget their differences and focus on shared goals that would lead to excellence, innovation and creativity.

He continued: “I am humbled by the trust you have placed in me. I accept this responsibility with a deep sense of responsibility.

“We are not just representing those of us gathered here, but the entire civil servants who have trusted us to speak on their behalf and we are assuring them that their voices will be heard and their interest protected.

“As your chairman, I pledge to work tirelessly with the two labour unions, the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, chairmen, to promote the well-being of civil servants to foster a culture of accountability and to be fair and just to all parties involved.

” We will work hard to tackle the challenges facing our civil service and become a more resilient and effective institution that serves our great state to ensure development and growth.”

In his speech earlier, the National Chairman, Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, Trade Union Side, Comrade Benjamin Anthony, said.

The national leadership has found it very imperative to work towards streamlining the operational scope of the council in Nigeria with uniformity in Its affairs across the country.

According to him, the council has resolved to reinforce the potency of joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) Trade Union Side, in terms of its negotiating capacity and optimal service delivery for workers in the public service nationwide, with emphasis on the importance of collective bargaining and negotiation between labour unions and the government.

“As you know, the Trade Union Side has been a key figure in negotiating workers’ rights and welfare packages with the government. The leadership has focused on improving the welfare of Nigerian workers, particularly in the public service sector.

“We have also worked closely with government agencies, such as the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) also, replicated at the state level, with State Head(s) of Service, to address issues like consequential salary adjustments, promotion arrears, and leave allowances,” he stated.

He said the JNPSNC has been instrumental in promoting industrial harmony and negotiating better working conditions for public service workers and urged them to bear in mind the importance of unity, collective bargaining, and collaboration between labour unions and the government.