Abuja: A Civil Society Organization (CSO), Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), has urged workers to unite against all forms of corruption for national progress. Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President of the CSO, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in commemoration of Workers Day in Abuja on Thursday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Nnam congratulated workers on May Day and emphasized the crucial role that trade unions and civil servants could play in advocating for anti-corruption policies. He highlighted the importance of supporting workers who report corruption and encouraged them to refuse to pay bribes and resist demands for bribes, even when facing pressure, as a way to disrupt corrupt practices.
Nnam commended workers for their dedication to the development of Nigeria and noted their significant role in fighting corruption through reporting unethical behavior. He advised workers to actively participate in the fight against corruption by implementing robust whistleblower protections and promoting transparency and accountability within their organizations and communities. These efforts, he stated, could help create a culture of integrity and discourage corrupt practices.
The ILDC president also commended President Tinubu for his commitment to addressing the plight of workers and urged them to continue supporting him. He acknowledged the current economic challenges but expressed hope that they would soon be resolved. Nnam reassured that the future of workers and Nigerians, in general, was bright with the ongoing economic reforms of the federal government, urging Nigerians not to give up in their selfless service to national progress as there's light at the end of the tunnel.