Oyo State Government has donated an18-seater bus each to the state chapter of the Trade Union Congress and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees.
Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Labour Matters, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, at the presentation of keys to the representatives of the Labour unions on Friday, stated that the buses would help to enhance the discharge of the duties by the Labour unions.
Comrade Titilola-Sodo said the donation was part of the governor’s promises to aid service delivery of workers in the state.
While stating that the gesture has further confirmed the love and compassion of the governor for the workers, the robust relationship between the government, labour leaders and the workers, he added that other unions will soon get such donations.
Comrade Sodo said: “Since the government of GSM came on board in Oyo State, we have had industrial harmony and there has been a robust relationship between the government, labour leaders and the workers of Oyo State. And it is in continuation of that relationship that the governor decided to donate buses to the two labour unions. For other unions, it will get to their turn.”
He said that the relationship between Oyo State workers and the government had been cordial since inception of the present administration in the state, urging workers to reciprocate the gesture by remaining loyal, diligent at their different places of work.