The Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress, Nigeria, Mr. Nuhu Toro, Sunday said the numbers of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses allocated to the organized labour force was not enough.
The Federal Government had on Sunday announced distribution of 64 CNG buses to the organized labour and students.
Toro who spoke on the heels of the 40 CNG buss handed over to the workers, said it is not fully proportional to the needs of the workforce.
Toro said, “This step forward brings us closer to a future where workers and the planet benefit from such forward-thinking policies, which is commendable.
“However, while we deeply appreciate this donation, we must acknowledge a concern: the number of buses provided is not fully proportional to the needs of the workforce. Though appreciated, they are not enough to address the logistical challenges we face.
“With 36 states across the federation and a large population of workers under the TUC and the NLC, we urge the government to do more…expand this initiative, providing additional resources to ensure that every worker can benefit from this programme.”
The Head of International Relations of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Uchenna Ekwe, who also shared similar opinion saying, “If we get more busses, the effect will translate immediately, and once it translates, you will know. If people start entering these buses and feeling the impact, they will shout about it in their neighbourhoods.”
The National Association of9 the Nigerian Students, Lucky Emonefe, expressed gratitude for the CNG busses and the student loan initiative, saying these initiatives highlight the President’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian students.
