The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) PDP Presidential Campaign
Organization has said its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is deeply
worried over the lingering industrial impasses between the Federal
Government and labour unions in critical sectors in the country.
The PDP said the Presidential candidate is anxious about the deadlock between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which, he worries, is altering the future of our youths and putting families under undue pressure.
In a statement on Tuesday, the PDP national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said Atiku was ready to help solve the problems.
He said: “Atiku Abubakar however offers hope to the striking lecturers and other agitating labour fronts as he has already set out templates to handle
all related issues and ensure an end to incessant labour crisis, ensure
industrial harmony and greater productivity in all sectors, immediately
he is elected into office as President.
“Knowing the importance of education and youth development to national
cohesion, stability, development and economic prosperity, Atiku Abubakar
has already articulated a clear and practical roadmap towards resolving
all issues hampering education in Nigeria in his policy document, which
embodies the aspiration and wishes of all Nigerians in their overall
productive ventures.
“Our candidate has made ample provisions for enhanced welfare packages,
research grants, better teaching and learning environment as well as a
strong synergy between the union and government towards a harmonious
working environment.
“The PPCO therefore urges Nigerians not to despair but to continue to
rally behind Atiku Abubakar in the all-important mission of rescuing our
nation from the misrule of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All
Progressives Congress (APC) administration, which has shown gross
incompetence and insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians.”