…Parleys Labour leaders over trade disputes, security challenges
The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP John Abang yesterday met with the executives of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Anambra State chapter over their alleged plans to stage a protest at MTN and Shoprite premises in order to show their displeasure over Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Haruna Mohammed disclosed that representatives of MTN and Shoprite malls who were also at the meeting vehemently condemned the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and called for a proactive measures to forestall any further attacks noting that majority of the workers in those places are Nigerians.
In his response, the CP urged the NANS leadership to be cautious when exercising their Rights to freedom of assembly without resorting to violence or intimidation which could lead to breakdown of law and order.
On its part, the NANS leadership assured the CP that they were law abiding and would continue to cooperate with the command in order to promote safety and security in the State.
In a related development, the Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP John Abang earlier met with the State executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in his office at the State Command Headquarters Awka with a view to enhance a robust synergy with the organized labour Union in the State.
Confirming the meeting, SP Haruna Mohammed, the spokesman of the command, in a statement noted that topical issues bordering on trade disputes and other security challenges in the State were extensively discussed.
Speaking on behalf of the organized labour in the State, the NLC Chairman, Comrade Jerry Nnubia commended the CP for recognizing the labour Union and assured him of their maximum support towards ensuring peace in the State.
Similarly, the State Chairman Trade Union Congress (NUT), Comrade Okechukwu Ifeanyi described the Commissioner of Police, CP John Abang as “CP extra ordinaire” and also assured him of their cooperation.
Responding, the CP thanked them for honouring his invitation and presented souvenirs to the leaders of NLC and TUC to show his gratitude and further strengthen the cordial relationships among them.
Other stakeholders at the meeting include the Chairman Joint Negotiation Council, Comrade Ikenna Jibike, National Vice Chairman RATTAWU, Prince Emeka Kalu and host of others.
Photo: A cross-section of Labour Leaders and the Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP John Abang (m) during the courtesy visit at the Command headquarters in Awka, yesterday.
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