By Patricia Gbemudu
The Delta State Chairman of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, (ASCSN), Comrade Bolum Martins, has emphasized the use of superior arguments and diplomacy to negotiate for the welfare of the people since Unions now play a significant role in providing leadership and making demands in Nigeria since the opposition parties have failed in that regard.
Bolum Martins stated this on Thursday, 18th April, 2024 in Asaba during the inauguration ceremony for the newly elected executives across various units of the State.
At the inaugural proceedings held at ASCSN Secretariat Maryam Babaginda Way Asaba, the returned State Chairman, ASCSN, Comrade Bolum Martins, emphasized the importance of workers’ welfare, selfless service, and unity within the association.
He urged the new executives to prioritize the interests of the workers and engage in diplomatic negotiations with the government for improved welfare.
“Ongoing efforts to address issues such as wage disparities and allowances are seriously being pursued. You should carry out your duties with utmost loyalty to both the union and the people who elected you.
Martins charged the newly elected executive to always uplift the association by ensuring selfless service to the workers of Delta state.
“You should promote a conducive environment for the workers in the state. Peace and progress go hand in hand. The executives should always put the interest of the people first, as they were elected to serve the people.
Regarding the workers’ needs to the government, the state chairman emphasized the use of superior arguments and diplomacy to negotiate for the welfare of the people.
Addressing the newly inaugurated ASCSN Executive, Comrade Igbokwe Chukwuma, the National Deputy Secretary-General, urged members of the association to concentrate on the issues that affect the masses and not on leadership tussles.
While underscoring the significance of unity in advancing the association’s goals, he also pointed out that unions now play a significant role in providing leadership and making demands in Nigeria since the opposition parties have failed in that regard.
“The role of organized labour in advocating for societal issues amid political transitions emphasized the importance of holding together for the interest of peace and the welfare of members” he stated.