Osun labour unions hail Adeleke’s re-election, demands more on workers’ welfare

The organised labour in Osun State has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, attributing his victory to his administration’s workers-friendly policies and improved welfare of pensioners.

The labour unions made the assessment on Monday at a victory rally held for Adeleke at the Osun State Government Secretariat, where they urged the governor to use his renewed mandate to address outstanding concerns affecting workers and pensioners.

Christopher Arapasopo, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), described Adeleke’s victory as a reward for his commitment to the welfare of workers, pensioners and residents of the state.

Arapasopo said the outcome of the election represented a collective victory for workers, pensioners and the people of Osun, noting that the governor’s attention to workers’ welfare had earned him the support of organised labour and other residents.

“This victory is not just a victory; it is victory for all and freedom from the oppressors as far as Osun State is concerned.”

He urged Adeleke not to relent in fulfilling the promises made during the electioneering campaign, stressing that workers and pensioners expected the administration to do more in its second term.

The NLC chairman also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as allowing a free and fair election in Osun, saying the outcome demonstrated that the people’s votes were allowed to count.

“The President has demonstrated that truly he is the son of the soil. We are proud of him because he…