Era of banging the table to make demands over – NLC
The Lagos state Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Mrs. Funmi Sessy has advocated a shift from aggressive unionism to strategic engagements.
She said this during the 2-day capacity-building workshop for executive members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Lagos Chapter.
Held at the Lagos State Assembly premises, the event themed: ‘The Role of Unionism in a Political Environment,’ had many dignitaries in attendance such as Mrs. Adenike Oshinowo, Deputy Clerk; Mrs. Kemi Quadri, Director of Finance; Princess Jumoke Sotonwa, Director of Training and Mrs Branco Adekoya Abisola , Director of Public Affairs.
While appreciating the Speaker of the House, RT. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and the Clerk , Barr. Onafeko Olakekan for supporting the training, Sessy said; “Now it is about using strategy and knowledge. This kind of programme equips union members with practical understanding and operational skills.”
She urged continued training and capacity-building initiatives to keep PASAN members aligned with their counterparts across the state.
Chairman of the association, Mr. Babatunde Ogunlana, stressed the need for executive members to fully understand their responsibilities within a political setting. He pointed out the significance of revisiting the union’s involvement in the events of January 13 at the assembly, noting that it serves as a backdrop for the workshop.