The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Anambra State Chapter, have confirmed that the issues arising from a recent two-day industrial action involving the member representing Aguata Constituency Two, Chief Tony Muobike and the NLC have been amicably resolved.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
the resolution was disclosed by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, and the State NLC Chairman, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor, following a meeting at the legislative complex in Awka on Friday June 21, 2024
Addressing journalists, The member representing Ekwusigo constituency Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme expressed surprise at the recent social media reports, stating that there was no clear reason for the situation.
The Majority Leader emphasized that the 8th Assembly and the NLC share a common agenda, mutual understanding, and interests, according to him, the NLC’s actions are always in the best interest of the state and Nigeria.
Anambra NLC Chairman, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor, on his part, confirmed that the matter had been resolved and that the media reports were exaggerated.
Nwafor praised the 8th Assembly for their effective legislation, passage of bills, and motions, and reaffirmed their continued partnership in with the lawmakers for the State’s development.
The NLC Boss also highlighted that a forward path has been established for the state’s workers to enhance progress in the state.
Anambra State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, (TUC) Comrade Chris Ogbonna, and State Chairman of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Comrade Chikwelu Adigwe, noted that the altercation was been blown out of proportion, assuring the Ndi Anambra that the issue had been duly resolved.
ANN gathered that the member representing, Anambra East Constituency, Barrister Obi Nweke and his Onitsha North Two Counterpart, Barrister Patrick Okafor were part of the meeting.
