Anger as Kano Finance Commissioner refers to NLC as ‘mere NGO’

Workers in Kano State are angry with the Finance Commissioner, Prof. Kabiru Dandago.
The Commissioner had, in an interview in Kano, referred to the state chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) as a ‘mere NGO’ when the workers called for the judicious use of the over N10 billion Paris Club Fund.
The angry workers have warned Dandago not to undermine their collective power.
The NLC Chairman, Kabiru Minjibir, said: “We never expected such a derogatory and dishonorable statement on the labour from an honourable and a learned person who by his position is the Chief financial Adviser to the Governor.
He said the call by the NLC was to exercise legitimate functions as a check and balance institution in a democratic dispensation as backed by extent Labour laws.
“The outrage expressed by the Commissioner in his regard, which we consider as using a hammer to kill an ant is most regrettable”.
The NLC also called on Dandago to desist from making further provocative and unsolicited comments that will endanger the good relationship between the labour and the government.
Minjibir also reiterated their call on Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to remain steadfast in his positive disposition towards the general welfare of workers and pensioners in the state.
He emphasised the need for the government to set aside a substantial amount of the Paris club fund for the settlement of the outstanding entitlements of worker and pensioners.