WORKERS DAY: SSASCGOC Maritime Expresses Optimism Over Welfare Packages For Members

Last updated May 1, 2024

President of SSASCGOC,Maritime Branch, Comrade Akin Bodunde in a chat with the press

By Roland Ekama

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC),Maritime Branch has expressed optimism for members and Nigerians of a brighter future in line with their welfare packages and other entitlements.

President of SSASCGOC Maritime, Comrade Akinola Bodunde gave the assurances as part of the May 1st Workers Day celebration.

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According to him, the years workers day celebration with theme, “People First”, resonates profoundly the core values and principles that guide the union.

Bodunde pointed out that the celebration underscores the imperative of prioritizing the welfare and well-being of the members and Nigerian workers in all aspects of endeavours.

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Sequel to the new minimum wage, the SSASCGOC Maritime boss stated that the union will continue to work for the improvement of workers welfare in the ports industry urging the federal government not to disappoint members and Nigerian workers in particular .

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The President further commended management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for the smooth working relations with staffers, urging the authority to ensure friendly working environment with the union.

He further lauded the management of Lekki Port and PTML for their commitment to welfare matters of members.

“As we celebrate another workers’ day, which comes up every May 1, we will like to appreciate our members for their perseverance, resilience , cooperation and dedication in their respective workplace

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“We are aware of the situation in the country under the current leadership but be rest assured the we will definitely come out of the woods very soon.

“in line with our welfare packages and other entitlement we are optimistic that things will change for the better.

“We are calling on our members to believe in a greater Nigeria. “Bodunde reiterated.

Apparently satisfied with the event of the day, the union boss also felicitate workers worldwide on the all important celebration.