...says NCSU will support Gender Policy Advocacy in the Union
The National leadership of the Nigeria Civil service Union has played host to the National Executive of the Nigeria Labour Congress, National Women Commission promising closer partnership so that Women Gender Policy is achievable.
This was part of the highlights of the outcome of the Advocacy visit to the Nigeria Civil service Union , as part of the activities lined up by the National leadership of the NLC Women Commission visitations to all NLC affiliate Unions.
During the interaction with the National President of the Nigeria Civil Service Union Comrade Oluwole Adeleye Sunday who is also the National Vice President, Comrade Oluwole emphasized his readiness to continue to partner with women arm of the trade Union movement in order to endure that women take their rightful position in the scheme of things
He reiterated the commitment of Nigeria Civil Service Union to promoting gender equality, inclusiveness and greater participation of women in union leadership and responsibilities
According to him, “this visit goes beyond a mere courtesy call. It is an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration, deepen solidarity and collectively advance the interests, rights and welfare of women workers within the Nigerian labour movement”
He expressed his happiness that Nigeria Civil Service Union and Nigeria Labour Congress have consistently demonstrated that women are not merely participants in the labour movement; they are indispensable partners and leaders in the struggle for decent work, social justice, equality and improved conditions of service”
“The NCSU fully recognises and appreciates the enormous contributions of our women to the development of the trade union movement and to the growth of our nation.”
It is an established fact that women continue to face unique challenges in the workplace and society, including discrimination, unequal opportunities, inadequate representation in decision-making, workplace harassment, challenges associated with maternity and childcare, and other socio-economic barriers.”he declared
In his opinion, these challenges require deliberate advocacy, strong policies and collective action. It is therefore our responsibility as trade union leaders to ensure that the voices of women workers are heard and that their legitimate concerns receive the attention they deserve.
” As a union, the NCSU remains committed to promoting gender equality, inclusiveness and greater participation of women in union leadership and decision-making processes. We believe that the strength of the labour movement lies in the active participation of every worker, irrespective of gender.
The National President Comrade Oluwole Adeleye Sunday, who was represented by the General Secretary of the Union Comrade Olowoyo Gbenga recognised the importance of empowering women through leadership development, capacity building, education, skills acquisition and meaningful representation at all levels of the trade union structure, the National leadership of NCSU disclosed that broader spectrum of Nigeria Civil Service Union women members have been trained in skill acquisition among other programmes in Abuja, to ensure that our women are self reliant
Comrades,this Advocacy visit is therefore timely and significant. It provides us with an opportunity to exchange ideas, identify areas of common interest and develop practical strategies for advancing the welfare of women workers.
I wish to assure the NLC Women Commission that the Nigeria Civil Service Union is prepared to work closely with the Commission in promoting programmes and initiatives that will strengthen women’s participation in the labour movement and improve their working and living conditions.
We must continue to advocate for policies that protect women from workplace discrimination and harassment, support maternity protection, promote equal opportunities and encourage women to aspire to leadership positions.
Let me also commend the leadership of the NLC Women Commission for its commitment to advocacy and for recognising the importance of engaging affiliated unions directly. Such engagements are essential to building a stronger, more united and inclusive labour movement.
“We must continue to remember that the struggle for workers’ rights is a collective responsibility. The advancement of women workers is also the advancement of the labour movement as a whole.”
In her speech the National Chairperson NLC Women Commission Comrade (Dr) Deborah Yusuf appreciated the National President of the Nigeria Civil Service Union for his forthrightness, progressive disposition and commitment to the advancement women emancipation.
“I am particularly grateful for all the programmes you have done for the women commission of your union, our visit therefore is to solicit for stronger partnerships that will consummate into productive engagement that will better the lots of women workers.
“Nigeria Civil Service Union being the pioneer Union in Nigeria will continue to play the role of a progenitor, hence , the NLC National Women Commission Gender Policy Advocacy Programme must be supported by your leadership” she declared
Earlier, the National Chairperson, Nigeria Civil Service Union Women Commission, Comrade Ngozi Orji had welcomed the National Chairperson Comrade Deborah Yusuf and her entourage for the advocacy visit which she described as the best approach to synegise for further women empowerment and participations in Trade Union movement.
Comrade Ngozi Orji commended the National President Comrade Oluwole Adeleye Sunday and the entire leadership of the Nigeria Civil Service Union for their broad based focus on women inclusiveness in Union engagement and the unquantifiable skill acquisition programme which has repositioned the NCSU women members in their further engagement in their respective state councils.
The programme was attended by Comrade Rita Giyot, Head of Department of women and Gender, NLC others include, all National Executive members of the NLC Women Commission, National Vice Chairperson of NCSU women commission Comrade (Mrs)Ayobami Adeogun, Deputy General Secretary NCSU, Comrade Daniel Otakpo and all other Heads of Department of the Union were in attendance.
