Twenty – six trade unionists in Nigeria have graduated from a 9-month training programme organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES).
The training was held at the official training centre of the organisation in Lagos, Textile House, Ikeja.
It was, however, concluded in Abeokuta, Ogun State on the 28-30th November.
The graduation/induction ceremony also took place on 30th of November, 2024 at Mitros Residence, Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Participants at the training programme were young unionists selected from different parts of Nigeria.
They were trained on how to represent their members rightly.
The Coordinator and representative of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in Nigeria is Comrade Remi Ihejirika, who has been anchoring the program and has graduated hundreds of unionists.
Speaking at the event, Comrade Tunde Aremu advised young unionists to fight for social justice.
He said : “unions’ struggle is a continuous one until the objective is achieved, there’s no room to relent. ‘
Certificate presentation was made by Comrade Bello Ismail, NLC Deputy General Secretary.
Ismail admonished the graduates that the training and certificate they received was a call to do more and represent the interest of members.
He said the certificate should not be put under the carpet but to stand for members for what is just and right.
Aside certificate presentation, the event featured dance and brief presentation of what the training imparted in the last 9 months.
Graduation cake was cut by the 26 graduates and they also jointly presented gifts to the Coordinator as show of love and appreciation to the organisation.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
