[dropcap]G[/dropcap]rassroots Publishers congratulates Prince Williams Akporeha on his election as new National President of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG.
The Grassroots Publishers,Chief D.O.D.Okirika commended the membership of the union on the peaceful conduct of the election at the 4th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference, NDC, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “The processes leading to the election and its peaceful conduct and outcome as well as the peaceful transition have shown that NUPENG is determined to provide leadership for oil and gas workers in the country.The members of Grassroots Publishers are not surprised Comrade Akporeha was elected unopposed because he has shown dexterity on labour related issues over the years. He is a core unionist who rose through the ranks in NUPENG to get to the exalted office of President.
Chief D.O.D.Okirika, while congratulating Akporeha on his election, urged him to dedicate himself to building on the achievements recorded by his successor, Comrade(Dr)Igwe Achese.
Chief D.O.D.Okirika assured the NUPENG boss that the Grassroots Publishers will continue to partner with the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and other key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to advance the fortune and development of Nigeria.Until his election as NUPENG president, Prince Akporeha was the National Treasurer of The Union and Delta State Chairman of United Labour Congress of Nigeria, ULC. He started his leadership role in NUPENG as a branch secretary, branch chairman, Warri Zonal Council Treasurer, Warri Zonal Council Chairman, and Warri Zonal Vice President. He was also Delta State Vice Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Delta State Chairman of NLC.