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By Chuwang Dungs, Jos
The Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate in Plateau State, Dr. Patrick Dakum has picked up major endorsements from the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT).
The stakeholders gave the endorsement to back Dakum, a public health practitioner and former Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) on Friday during an interactive meeting held in Jos the state capital.
Comrade Ayuba Shamdung, the National Auditor of NULGE who led the delegation of the leadership of the unions drawn across the 17 local government areas of the state, said the union members were impressed by Dakum’s background, describing him as competent and one of the most finest candidate in the state.
Shamdung who pledged to liase with other sister unions to actualize the dream of delivering LP, in the forthcoming elections at all levels, said the task of ensuring LP victory is a collective responsibility.
He also recalled that being part of the formation of LP, labour unions must venture fully into politics and work hard to support candidates whose mantra will make life better for workers and Nigerians at large.
Others who spoke at the event said that the Labour Party is stronger and more formidable, adding that the party has a widespread structure, as there is a worker in every family across the state and the country at large.
While responding, Dakum who gave a rundown of his profile as a public health practitioner and a former commissioner of health and also information in the state, said he is honoured to interact with the labour unions on whose party and interest he is seeking the votes of the people of Plateau in the 2023 gubernatorial election.
He further encouraged the union leaders to work very hard to deliver the party ” this party belongs to you, therefore we most work together to enable us solve the challenges on ground.”
He noted that with his personal history as a community leader he is committed to align with the labour’s goals for a conducive working condition for every worker at all levels.
Furthermore, he said, “My commitment is to run a fair and transparent government at all levels.”
He clearly said, with his community assistance background, he has a deep understanding for the needs of people that are at the grassroots and the plight of teachers and local government workers.
“Coming from the background of community assistance we will work along with NULGE and NUT to turn the economy of our state around by adopting digital revolution.”
He stressed that workers and communities need leadership committed to the promise that no matter their positions they will have the same opportunity to reach their potential.
He said he has demonstrated that commitment and passion by touring all the local government areas across the state on several occasions to speak with the people and to understand their plights.
The backing from NULGE, NUT is the latest high-profile endorsement for Dakum, who is gaining support across the state.
