The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has described Adams Oshiomhole, who turned 71 on Tuesday, as a powerful voice and representative of the Nigerian workers.
Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, the history of the trade union movement in Nigeria cannot be complete without remembering the exploits and contributions of Oshiomhole.
Mr Oshiomhole, a former NLC president, is past governor of Edo State, past National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress of Nigeria, APC, and currently a Senator-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The month of April, especially the 4th day, reminds all of us at the NLC of the robust and vibrant leadership that was his eight-year tenure in the Congress.
“His past legacy and continuing imprints endure with us both as workers in Nigeria and as trade unions at all levels.
`His birthday therefore brings to the fore his contributions to our various engagements with the social partners through the various social dialogue mechanisms both locally and internationally,” he said.
Mr Ajaero said that Mr Oshiomhole had truly represented the movement vigorously and brilliantly in the various capacities.
“We are sure that he will continue to be our voice and that of the people in the 10th Senate.
“The NLC uses this opportunity to wish one of our great leaders who continues to demonstrate his love for Nigerian workers and Nigerian people a happy birthday and more glorious and fruitful years ahead.
“While we wish him well, we urge him to see in this year’s celebration an opportunity to deepen his service to Nigerian workers and people.
“Our voices which he expressly champions need to resonate at the National Assembly to expand and deepen our engagement with the nation’s governance framework.
“As we celebrate this milestone which the age of 71 signifies, Congress extends its hands of fellowship to him and pledges to stand by him in his life’s journey.
“Congratulations, Comrade President and happy birthday from all of us at the NLC and from all Nigerian workers,’’ he said.
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