The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday unveiled the North-East Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses under the federal government initiative to boost transportation in the country.
Speaking at the inauguration in Yola, Joe Ajaero, NLC’s president, said that 10 CNG buses were allocated for the region to ease transportation.
He appealed to Adamawa government to complement the effort of the federal government by establishing re-filling stations for the CNG buses in the state for the benefits of the people.
He also urged the federal government to purchase more buses to ease challenges in transportation sector as 10 buses were not enough for the region.
Ajaero commended Adamawa government for the cordial relationship with the NLC and his flight for the civil servant.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa commended federal government for providing the CNG buses for the region and called for more.
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Fintiri, who was represented by Dr. Edgar Amos, Chief of Staff, Government House, commended the organised labour for their commitment to labour struggle.
“As government we take the issue of welfare of workers serious, in the last six years we ensure payment of salaries on or before 25th of every month.
“We also purchase several buses to ease transportation at subsidized rate,” he said.
He urged NLC to remain united and consider the interest of the common man in the society.
Comdr. Emmanuel Fashe, Chairman, NLC Adamawa chapter, expressed optimism that the buses would definitely solve transportation problems in the state.
He appreciated Governor Fintiri for immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage and for providing enabling environment for labour to host its 2025 NEC meeting in the state.
Source: NAN
