By Daniel Tyokua
The Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) Federal Capital Territory Administration/Federal Capital Development Authority have elected new executives to pilot affairs of the committee for a term of three years.
The immediate past vice president of the unions, Mrs Rifkatu Iortyer has emerged unopposed as the new president during the election held in the Federal Capital Territory Administration secretariat.
Mrs Iortyer told journalists after the exercise that she would prioritise the welfare of workers in the next three years through constructive engagement of management of the Administration.
The president explained that she would pool the knowledge and experience of workers in the push for an improved welfare package.
“We will put our heads together through teamwork, to improve on where our predecessors stopped.
“My priority is the welfare of workers. This is because, if you are a leader, it is the welfare of members that is paramount and what should be on your mind,” she said.
Iortyer also expressed optimism of a cordial working relationship with the minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, who she said has demonstrated high regards for workers and their welfare.
The president particularly said Wike had already secured President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the implementation of the FCT Civil Service Commission Act, 2018.
She added that Wike was on the verge of appointing nine permanent secretaries for the nine secretariats of the FCT Administration.
“So far, he is in the right direction because the civil service commission had been our fight for a very long time”
On his part, the former president, Korede Matilukoro, who served for two terms of three years each, acknowledged that the journey had not been easy.
He described the implementation of the FCT CAC law, promotion of directors from between 10 and 15, to over 146 and the promotion confirmation, advancement, and conversation as some of his key achievements.
Matilukoro also said under his leadership, the union had secured land allocation for about 200 members for the development of FCT/FCDA Staff Housing Estate.
According to him, so far compensations have been paid, building plan approval secured, including survey and other requirements.
He said the new leadership would deliver the allocation for the benefiting staff.
Matilukoro explained that the welfare of workers had significantly improved under his leadership among other successes and urged the new leadership to build on what has been achieved so far.
Other elected officials are Mr Musa Istifanus as Vice President, Mr Umar Abdullahi, Secretary and Eric Esemekhai as Treasurer.
