The National Treasurer of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Alex Agwanwor, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State.
Agwanwor assured that he will emancipate workers in the state from draconian employers, as well as protect the interest of workers in the state.
He further stated that he will engage with all employers from the private and public sectors to ensure that their welfare as workers is duly protected.
In his own words, “for us in Rivers State, there is a new hope. It is the fight for the emancipation of workers in Rivers State from the hands of draconian and wicked employers and agencies. As a leader of the congress, I will ensure that the hope and confidence of workers in Rivers State is restored back.
“For the retirees and pensioners, we have our plans and we will ensure that they are not owed. We will make sure that every issue regarding the welfare of workers in Rivers State is settled in the interest of the workers.
“We will engage the government, the private sector and, for all employers of labour, it will not be business as usual.
“The struggle for the emancipation and prosperity of Rivers State workers and people has just begun. Our unity should be in diversity as we are members of different affiliates but bounded by one goal and objective, which is the continuous fight for the right and wellbeing of workers in Rivers State.
“We believe if we work together as one family with a common goal and interest, collectively, we conquer and overcome the shenanigans of the slave masters in our workplace.
“We refuse to accept the cynical notion that the labour movement in Rivers State is in comatose and divided. We believe that as leaders, we must speak the unarmed truth to powers and show unconditional love to our members.”