PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –
The Nigerian Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees (NUAAE), Cross River Basin Development Authority has commended the leadership of the authority for its developmental strides.
Chairman of NUAAE, Comrade Joseph Etim, gave the commendation on Saturday in Calabar while sending forth past executive members of the union.
Comrade Etim, explained that the union is proud to be associated with the achievements of the present management under the leadership of Engr. Bassey Nkposong.
“Apart from the infrastructural development spread across the catchment, the union says issues of staff welfare have been promptly attended to”, he said.
He noted that the issue of delayed staff promotion, non-release of supervision for staff and the overall manpower development are areas which still needs much attention.
Comrade Etim said the event which was aimed at appreciating those who have contributed to the overall success of the authority over the years, was also an opportunity for members of the union and the entire staff to re-strategize for the task ahead in the coming year.
The Chairman of the event who is also the Managing Director of Implementing Technology Nigeria Limited, Mr. Uko Inaku said he was proud to be associated with the Union especially with regards to its relationship with the Management.
Mr. Inaku, who called for continuous dialogue in the event of misunderstanding between the management and union, said for the overall progress of the establishment, a smooth working relationship needs to be created by the two parties.
Speaking, the Managing Director of Cross River Basin Development Authority, who was recognized as the most union friendly Chief Executive Officer of the authority for 2021, dedicated the àward to the management and staff of the àuthority who have worked tirelessly to ensure that the authority was not brought to its knees especially during the EndSARs demonstration.
Engr. Nkposong appreciated the union for recognizing not only the past executive but also outstanding stakeholders who have contributed to the success of the authority over the years.
The State Chairman of the Union, Comrade Godwin Ote, said he was impressed at the smooth working relationship existing between the management and the union in the authority.
He called on sister unions in other establishments to imitate the cordial working relationship existing in the authority.
The event brought together stakeholders from within and outside the authority including the Executive Directors and the General Manager of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Calabar, Mr. Samuel Olahide among others.
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