x

Union of Plateau Tertiary Workers (JUPTI) Honours Governor Lalong Over Staff Welfare/Infrastructure

Workers in tertiary institutions owned by Plateau State Government under the aegies of Joint Union of Plateau State owned Tertiary Institutions (JUPTI) on Friday 5th February 2021 honoured Governor Simon Bako Lalong with an award for his consistency and passion towards workers welfare and development of education. 

The Union which also inaugurated its new executives during the event held at the J.C

Dariye hall of the Plateau State Polytechnic Jos campus said it was very happy to recognise the efforts of the Lalong administration for promptly attending to welfare of workers particularly those in tertiary institutions. 

While presenting the award to the Governor, immediate past Chairman of JUPTI Comrade Paul Dakogol said the workers are happy that Governor Lalong has kept his word on payment of salaries and other entitlements to staff as well as clearance of all arrears left behind by the past administration of Governor Jang.

He said the union also came to the conclusion to recognise the Governor for other Infrastructural developments in various tertiary, secondary and primary schools in the State which have enhanced academic pursuit and improvement in the quality of education in the State. 

Governor Lalong while accepting the award said he was humbled and happy that the workers on their own assessments came to the conclusion to recognise his administration’s focus on developing education which is the fulcrum of progress for every society.

He said ” I am of the deep conviction that unless we educate our citizens and enable them acquire the capacity to deploy their talents for empowerment, we cannot go anywhere as a State. An uneducated citizenry is not only difficult to govern, but even harder to mobilise for impact. This explains why we have continued to give education the needed priority”.

He explained that apart from reviving the Plateau State University Bokkos which was virtually shut down and comatose when he came into office, his administration has been giving similar attention to other tertiary institutions owned by the State in terms of infrastructure, manpower and staff welfare. This according to him explains why the Lalong Legacy Projects are dominated by education and health institutions which are being developed to world-class standards.

Lalong charged the new Executives and members of JUPTI to use their unique and strategic positions to be a force for harmony and development of education in Plateau State. He advised them to always encourage dialogue rather than confrontation in resolving labour disputes in order to engender industrial harmony in the citadels of learning.

Rector of the Plateau State Polytechnic Mr. John Dawam applauded the Governor for the approval for the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Shendam, as well as the Karl Kumm University Vom and ANAN University of Accountancy, Kwall. 

He said the development of infrastructure at the Plateau State Polytechnic is commendable but more should be done to enable the school cope with higher student number and deliver quality education. 

Head of Service Mr

 Izam Azi also received an award for his commitment to labour matters and facilitating dialogue between the Government and the labour movement in the State. 

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Digital Transformation:Uyo to host Social Media Week as COOPA marks 10 years

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom,...

Constitution Review: Gender Bills Urgent, Pragmatic, Speaker Abbas Tells Stakeholders

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Speaker of the House...

Setting the Record Straight on Nigerian workers in Central Africa Republic

PRESS RELEASE In a recent viral video, six Nigerians in...

Fulani terrorist leader ”Ɗari biyar ta fi Bahaushe” neutralized – Security sources

…Masterminder of murder of over 300 innocent souls, while...

Bayelsa U15 Athletics Meet Showcases Rising Stars for National Youth Games

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa   Over 200 young athletes from across Bayelsa...

Diri Calls for Tech-Driven Education, Pledges Housing for UniPort Staff

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has...

Outcry as woman buried with 8 months pregnancy in Kaduna

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Barely one week later, tongues are...

Senate approved $21.8bn loan: Mortgaging Nigeria’s future for its present

By Patrick Wemambu Variously described as ludicrous, escalating and unsustainable,...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img