Association of Labour Veterans and the Trade Union Assembly on Thursday urged Nigerians to engage more constructively with the government while acknowledging the administration’s efforts to tackle economic challenges.
Gatekeepers News reports that the union emphasised distinguishing between constructive criticism and outright hostility, advocating for respectful dialogue as a more effective means of communication than aggressive rhetoric.
In a statement issued after the National Administrative Council meeting, former National Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Isa Tijjani, shared key observations and recommendations concerning various national issues.
Tijjani said: “What is good for the goose is also good for the gander! At the beginning of this administration, prices of foodstuff rose high and cries and complaints of hunger pervaded the air across Nigeria.
“It was complaint upon complaint and the government kept begging citizens for patience that things will soon change. Now the efforts of the President and his aides have worked assiduously and prices have drastically gone down.
“I am yet to hear the word of thank you and appreciation to the President and his aides. To energies and make them do more work for the benefit of the country’s appreciation is crucial.
“We want to urge Nigerians to distinguish between constructive criticism and hatred. Take it or leave it. Today the President of the country is Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to advise him in a humble and respectful manner will be better than fire and brimstone. You can gain more by constructive engagement than by threats and name callings.”
The association also condemned the recent killings in Edo State, describing them as cowardly acts meant to incite unrest.
He added, “The despicable act of murder as committed in Edo is not only an act of cowardice but intended to generate bad blood and set the country on fire.
“To this end, an action taken by both the President and the Governor of Edo is welcome. We hope and look forward to bringing the perpetrators of this crime to justice.
“Lastly our members are advised to attend the General Executive Council that will soon be conveyed for the sake of approving these positions and making sure it is disseminated to every nook and cranny of our nation using the instrument of engagement under the State, local government and wards. We want to thank the President and all elected personalities in our country.”
