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By Nasir Kura
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Philibus Wabba, on his election as the president of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the largest trade union federation in the world.
The President joined members of the NLC and all Nigerian workers in celebrating the election, which further signals the great work the union had been doing in ensuring the welfare of workers.
As the first African to head the ITUC, the President said he believes that Wabba the would bring his wealth of experience in persuasion and negotiation to the new position.
The President assured him of federal government’s support, and wished him a successful tenure.