NLC, ITUC commiserate with Algerian govt, workers over wildfire deaths, business destructions

UFOMBA UZUEGBU with Agency report

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC), have commiserated with the Government of Algeria and the General Union of Algeria Workers (UGTA), over the recent wildfire incidence in Tizi Ouzou and environ, that killed many people and destroyed hectares of olive groves and coniferous trees.

The President of NLC and the ITUC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, on behalf of the two organizations, expressed the solidarity and commiseration via a letter to the government and people of Algeria through the Algerian Trade Union Federation.

In the letter written to the General Secretary, General Union of Algeria Workers (UGTA) National Headquarters, Algiers, Algeria and titled: ‘Accept our commiseration and solidarity’, Comrade Wabba said: “We bring you fraternal greetings from the Nigeria Labour Congress.

“We write to commiserate with the leadership of the General Union of Algeria Workers (UGTA), Algerian workers and the Algerian Government for the recent wildfire incidence in Tizi Ouzou and environ.

“It is very unfortunate that the wildfire incident killed a number of people and consumed thousands of hectares of olive groves and coniferous trees. We deeply regret the terrible dislocation this mishap has caused for jobs, incomes, livelihoods and emotional health of many Algerians especially workers, the poor and other vulnerable citizens.

“This tragedy notwithstanding, it is heartwarming that the Government of Algeria has continued to maintain its principled stand on supporting the cause of the Saharawi people – the last colonial outpost in Africa.

“It is unfortunate that the commitment of the Algerian Government to helping the people of Saharawi Republic gain their full independence has led to disruptions in your government’s ties with Morocco. We assure you that the Algerian Government and people enjoy the renewed solidarity of the entire continent for standing for justice. Kindly convey our warm thoughts and solidarity to the Algerian Government, workers and people.”