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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State Council, has praised the Osun State Police Command for ensuring adequate security at all local government secretariats throughout the state.
This commendation came after the Police Command pledged to uphold law and order as local government workers prepare to return to their duties on Monday.
In a statement released on Saturday, the President of NULGE in Osun State, Comrade Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, expressed appreciation for the police's swift and professional response.
Ogungbangbe stated that the command's assurance of safety for both lives and property has alleviated concerns among union members regarding security in their workplaces.
“The proactive approach of the Osun State Police Command reflects their responsibility and dedication to their constitutional duty of maintaining public peace,” he remarked.
He emphasized that this assurance has instilled confidence in workers as they prepare to resume their official duties across the councils.
According to him, “the stance of the police has strengthened the union’s trust in the ability of security agencies to act fairly in the interest of public order.”
The NULGE president reiterated the union’s commitment to peaceful engagement, adherence to due process, and responsible unionism in all its endeavors.
He also encouraged local government employees to fully cooperate with security agencies and to behave in a lawful and orderly manner.
The Osun State Police Command, in a statement by its Acting Police Public Relations Officer, Alade-Giwa Emmanuel, issued a warning on Friday against any plans to disrupt activities at local government secretariats on Monday.
The police command also disclosed that it had gathered intelligence suggesting that certain individuals were planning to incite violence on Monday as NULGE members return to work across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NULGE's stance on the police's security assurance?
The NULGE has expressed appreciation for the police's assurance of safety, which has helped alleviate concerns among its members regarding workplace security.
What did the police warn about?
The police warned against any plans to disrupt activities at local government secretariats and indicated that they have intelligence about potential violence as NULGE members return to work.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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