By Henry Agbu
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) held its 8th National Delegates Conference at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, Abuja, on Monday, February 10, 2025.
The conference, which serves as the union’s highest decision-making body, focused on critical issues affecting local government administration in Nigeria and concluded with the election of new national officers to lead the union for the next four years.
The event was attended by a wide range of stakeholders, including officials from the Federal Ministry of Labour, representatives of the organized labour movement, local government chairmen, and veterans of the union.
A high-powered delegation from the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), led by representatives of its National President, Hon. Bello Lawal Yandaki, was also present.
Additionally, the former NULGE National President, Alhaji Ahmed Labbo led a team of the union’s veterans to the event.
Other notable attendees included the Deputy National Presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kabiru Ado Minjibir and Comrade Amba, who also served as the National Presidents of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), respectively.
Chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions from different states, alongside Heads of Local Government Administration, Directors of Finance and Supplies, and other local government staff, also participated in the conference.
In his welcome address, the outgoing NULGE President General, Comrade Ambali Akeem Olatunji expressed gratitude to the union members for their support during his tenure.
He highlighted key achievements, including maintaining peace and stability within the union, advocating for full local government autonomy, improving infrastructure at the national secretariat, constructing a NULGE guest house and museum, and facilitating capacity-building programs for officials and staff.
He also emphasized efforts to secure gratuities and pensions for retired staff.
Following accreditation and the conclusion of voting, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, who was the former NLC President and former Global President of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), served as the returning officer.
Wabba declared Comrade Aliyu Haruna Kankara as the newly elected National President General of NULGE.
Other elected officers include Rufus Babalola Adeyemi as Deputy National President, Emma Fashe, Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Onuigbo Lambert, Igbe Terungwa, Bello Hakeem Atanda, and Etifa Clement as the Zonal National Vice Presidents.
Comrades Adeaze Okoronkwo was elected as the Chairperson of the National Women’s Committee, Okwudi Osita Ezeko – National Treasurer, Rashidat Olukoga, Musa Hassan El-Badawi, and Shuibu Yari as the National Auditors.
Others are Yakubu Tanko Burba as National Welfare Officer, Abubakar Alhassan Yakub as National Trustee, and Safiyanu Abdullahi as the Young Worker’s Representative.
In his acceptance speech, Comrade Aliyu Haruna Kankara thanked Almighty God for the successful election and praised the leadership of Comrade Ambali Akeem Olatunji for his achievements. He also honoured the legacy of late NULGE President Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel, describing him as a key figure in ensuring a smooth transition of power within the union.
Comrade Kankara pledged to build on the union’s successes, promising to advance the cause of local government employees and push for greater autonomy. He called on members and stakeholders to remain united in strengthening the union and ensuring improved working conditions for local government workers across the country.
The newly elected executives will serve for a four-year term, overseeing the affairs of NULGE and advocating for better policies affecting local government employees nationwide.
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