The President-General of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria
(TUC), Mr Bobboi Kaigama, has restated the readiness of the union to press for
salary increase for Nigerian workers, following the continuous devaluation of
the nation's currency.
Kaigama told newsmen on Wednesday in Jalingo that the union
had already sent its demands to the Salaries and Wages Commission for
consideration.
"The continuous devaluation of the naira has very
negative effect on the Nigerian worker and something has to be done urgently to
reduce the effect.
"We have already sent our demand for pay rise to the
salaries and wages commission for quick consideration," he said.
Kaigama also advised politicians to shun politics of tribe,
religion and bitterness but focus on issues in order to foster development in
the country.
"Anybody who brings his or her religion, tribe and
region into politics has nothing to offer and should be shunned by the
people," he said
Kaigama however, assured workers that the houses recently launched
by President GoodLuck Jonathan would be completed before the end of 2015.
The TUC boss urged all stakeholders to ensure the success of
the February general elections to pave way for the desired development.
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