Chibok girls: Labour urges FG to engage youths

Following  the recent release of some 21 Chibok girls captured by the dreaded group, Boko Haram, the  Trade Union Congress of Nigeria(TUC) has implored the federal government to device ways to engage the youths of the country. TUC President Comrade Bala Kaigama said at the weekend that the development was necessary in order to prevent […]

Following  the recent release of some 21 Chibok girls captured by the dreaded group, Boko Haram, the  Trade Union Congress of Nigeria(TUC) has implored the federal government to device ways to engage the youths of the country.
TUC President Comrade Bala Kaigama said at the weekend that the development was necessary in order to prevent the youths from regrouping to commit further crime as well as tune their minds to productive activities in the country.
He said: “It is important we recognize that it not yet uhuru. More importantly, beyond ensuring we have our girls back, government must address the root cause of insurgency in the country.   We are not saying government should provide them with all the jobs; we are only saying that government should make the environment business friendly by providing the necessary infrastructure: roads, electricity, housing, etc. Who says those manufacturing bombs for the sect today cannot produce something of a higher quality for the country tomorrow? Let us not throw away the baby with the bathwater! ‘’
He also  appealed  to government at all levels to put in place a rehabilitation process for the released girls  to ensure proper medical care and trauma management so  that they can recover fast and be able to pursue their dreams and aspirations
He commended  President Muhammadu Buhari and security agencies for their  commitment that culminated in the release of the  Chibok  girls.