The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday said building the capacity of workers through training would help contribute to the development of the nation.
NLC president Joe Ajaero stated this at the 31st Annual Industrial Relations Seminar of the Chemical Footwear Rubber Leather and non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE) in Ado-Ekiti.
Mr Ajaero, represented by the NLC chair in Ekiti, Kolapo Olatunde, said workers would not be able to face “forces of retrogression” without requisite capacity.
The NLC boss described the union as a giant within the trade union family and commended the leadership for organising the seminar for members.
Mr Ajaero pointed out that the theme of the seminar was essential as employers needed to create equitable working conditions for workers.
The NLC president commended the leadership of NUCFRLANMPE for ensuring that members had good welfare package. According to him, this is important because NUCFRLANMPE members…