The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its presidential candidate
Atiku Abubakar was deeply worried by the lingering industrial crises
between the Federal Government and some labour unions in the country.
Atiku Abubakar was deeply worried by the lingering industrial crises
between the Federal Government and some labour unions in the country.
Spokesperson of the party’s presidential campaign council, Kola
Ologbondiyan, in a statement on Monday said that Abubakar
was particularly anxious about the deadlock between the Federal
Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Ologbondiyan, in a statement on Monday said that Abubakar
was particularly anxious about the deadlock between the Federal
Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
He said Abubakar was worried that the lingering crisis was capable of
affecting the future of Nigerian undergraduate youths and put their
families under undue pressure.
affecting the future of Nigerian undergraduate youths and put their
families under undue pressure.
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He said Abubakar offered hope to the striking lecturers and other
agitating fronts, having already set out templates to handle all labour
related issues and ensure an end to incessant industrial crises.
agitating fronts, having already set out templates to handle all labour
related issues and ensure an end to incessant industrial crises.
He said the candidate would ensure industrial harmony and greater
productivity in all sectors, if elected into office as president.
productivity in all sectors, if elected into office as president.
“Knowing the importance of education and youth development to
national cohesion, stability, development and economic
prosperity, Abubakar has already articulated a clear and practical
roadmap towards resolving all issues hampering education in Nigeria in
his policy document.”
national cohesion, stability, development and economic
prosperity, Abubakar has already articulated a clear and practical
roadmap towards resolving all issues hampering education in Nigeria in
his policy document.”
The policy document according to him embodies the aspiration and wishes of all Nigerians in their overall productive ventures.
“Our candidate has made ample provisions for enhanced welfare
packages, research grants, better teaching and learning environment as
well as a strong synergy between the union and government towards a
harmonious working environment.
packages, research grants, better teaching and learning environment as
well as a strong synergy between the union and government towards a
harmonious working environment.
“The PPCO therefore urges Nigerians not to despair but to continue to
rally behind Atiku Abubakar in the all-important mission of rescuing
our nation,’’ he said.
rally behind Atiku Abubakar in the all-important mission of rescuing
our nation,’’ he said.
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