Protest: Peace restored as CCII intervene in Makinde, Oyo labour tussle

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) led by it’s President-general, Barrister Chief Niyi Ajewole yesterday night restored peace between labour unions in Oyo state and the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

The peace meeting lasted for several hours with the body of Veteran Labour Leaders and leadership of the CCII.

According to a source within CCII, CCII had earlier met the leadership of NLC and TUC in the state, where they prevailed on labour leaders for peaceful intervention.

“We also met the governor and appealed to him, and the governor welcomed the idea of CCII intervention into the labour crises giving the platform for robust dialogue and peaceful resolution. His Excellency Governor Makinde promised to address the entire workforce and the labour leaders on Monday morning at the State Secretariat.”

The leadership of NLC and TUC were represented, while the Oyo Veterans Labour was led by Comrade. Ibrahim Bolomope.

Comrade Bolomope who led the Labour Union Veteran at the meeting stated that the intervention of CCII and mediatory roles of the Veterans Labour to work towards peaceful industrial relations in the state was highly commendable.

At the meeting were former CCII President-general, Chief Bayo Oyero and Comrade Olusegun Abatan of the NUP among others.

The duo however appreciated contributions of Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, Oyo State SSG, the Onpetu of Ijeruland, Engr. Chief Dotun Sanusi, CEO Ilaji hotel and Sports Resorts, Ibadan and others for their roles in resolving the whole imbroglio.