The Trade Union Congress, (TUC), on Friday re-elected its President, Comrade Festus Osifo for another term of four years.
Osifo was returned unopposed at the inaugural quadrennial delegates Congress and the 20th anniversary of TUC.
Speaking after his re-election, Osifo pledged to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers and intensify efforts toward improved remuneration and union rights during his tenure.
He also promised to ensure that every state council has a functioning secretariat and that subventions to state councils are increased.
“I wish to make this singular promise: that we will never let you down. That we will work day and night. We will work with the respective affiliates.
“We will work with the respective state councils. We will work with the Women’s Commission to ensure that the plight of Nigerian workers remains a going concern.
“To ensure that the welfare of Nigerian workers remains a core concern. To ensure that we double our efforts on remuneration. To ensure that we double our efforts on welfare, more than we have ever done before.
“I can confirm to you that this evening, you have elected men of timber and caliber. You have elected astute unionists. You have elected experienced unionists.
“So I can confirm to you that you have elected men and women who will be there to ensure that the mandate reviewed today, the mandate given to us today, will be continuously sustained.
“We will continuously push for the issues that affect you on a daily basis. We want to assure our past leaders that the confidence they have reposed in us, the battle they have fought, will not be in vain. We will continuously advocate for issues that will better the lives of our members,” he stated.