By Stephen Gbadamosi The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on the South-West states has, again, reiterated its call for local government autonomy. The body, in a statement issued at a recent meeting held at its secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, noted the autonomy for local governments in the country had become […]
By Isaac Job, Uyo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees ( NULGE) has said that the union is ready to hold her 7th quadrennial state delegates conference next month . In a statement signed by the state secretary of the Union Dr Ferguson Onuegbu and made available to newsmen in Uyo on Saturday, the […]
By Tunde Opalana, Tom Okpe, Haruna Salami The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have resolved to mobilise Nigerians against 25 state House of Assembly speakers that are opposed to Local Government autonomy. Leaders of the unions took this position on Tuesday at […]
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed concern over a bill at the House of Representatives, seeking abolition of local government councils in Nigeria. Mr Hakeem Ambali, National President, NULGE, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Kano. Ambali, represented by Mr Aliyu Haruna, NULGE National Treasurer, said abolishing local councils […]
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, who died after contracting the deadly COVID-19. While describing the late Kyari as a man who expressed high level of commitment, selflessness and sacrifices to the nation, the NULGE President, Ibraheem […]
The Kwara state government on Monday inaugurated a 12-member committee to wade into age long crisis amongst members of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in the 16 local government areas of the state. The protracted leadership crisis has rocked the union, leading to the emergence of two factions. Inaugurating the committee, the […]
Leadership of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Anambra State chapter, has stated categorically that local government offices in the state needs more staff, saying there is no ghost workers in the system. The President of the union, Comrade Chikwelu Adigwe, who stated this, bemoaned the high rate of staff scarcity in Local Government, […]
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State says he will be one of the first governors to implement the new minimum wage as workers’ welfare will continue to be his government’s priority. Obiano said that no worker in the state would be denied his or her lawful benefits, promising that the proposed minimum wage of N30,000 […]
…Says union have been marginalised for long Disturbed over the constant neglect suffered within the labour sector, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has appealed to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, to urgently intervene as well as address several issues bothering the union as it is capable of snowballing […]
Taraba State branch of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has celebrated its 40th year Anniversary since existence in the State. The President of NULGE in the State, Comrade Prince Mahmud, while delivering his speech at the event tagged, “Local Government Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, our struggle towards the actualisation of Local Government […]
The Taraba State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has disbursed about N8 million welfare package to its retired and deceased members. The ceremony, held yesterday at NULGE House, Jalingo, had in attendance the National President, Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel who lauded the efforts of the State leadership for the initiative. Khaleel […]
The Mandate Secretary of Area Councils Services Secretariat (ACSS), Mr. Adamu Abubakar Bappah, has promised to resolve the most challenges facing the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE) FCT chapter. Bappah made this disclosure during a NUGLE courtesy visit to his office late last week towards finding solutions to its prolonged leadership problems. The […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned in totality, the bill exempting military and law enforcement agencies from the National Contributory Pension Scheme. Comrade Wabba, NLC President, expressed his discontempt during a delegates’ visit to the office of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in continuation of his “Meet the affiliate Tour” led […]
As Nigerians await the enactment and immediate implementation of the 2017 budget, the executives of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) are optimistic President Muhammadu Buhari will ensure full local government autonomy and end the era of joint allocation accounts with state governments. Speaking at the end of year celebration of retired local […]
The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on Monday said it was optimistic of rapid socio-economic development of the country after May 29 handing over of power. The Kwara State Deputy President of the union, Mrs. Felicia Aina, made the assertion during the election of the union executives for Irepodun Local Government Area of […]