Comrades Otunba Oladiti and Joseph Okafor: Consolidating NUPENG and PTD Towards Greater Heights
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Comrades Otunba Oladiti and Joseph Okafor: Consolidating NUPENG and PTD Towards Greater Heights
By SAMPSON Uhuegbu, Owerri
The newly- elected National President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Dr. Otunba Oladiti is a dependable leader; Disciplined, humble, goal- oriented, transparent, and a conscientious leader who had pursued whatever cause he believed in with courage.
At a time when the NUPENG was yearning for a good practical leadership, Dr. Oladiti emerged as a refreshing and credible choice. This is because his background reflects preparedness. His experience reflects capacity. His journey shows resilience; And his vision reflects hope for a better, stronger, and more progressive Union.
Without any iota of doubt, the story of Comrade Oladiti goes far beyond mere leadership; it is a compelling reflection of service, competence, preparation, and an unwavering commitment towards a making meaningful impact in the NUPENG.
Comrade (Dr.) Otunba Oladiti is a Man with outstanding capacity to deeply consolidate the existing bridge of oneness among the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers.
Moreso, The Port- Harcourt zone Chairman of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a branch of the NUPENG; Comr. Joseph Okafor is a man of the people whose leadership has positively brought a rapid turnaround to the petroleum Tanker drivers. It is on record that he is going to achieve more through his strong relationship with their elected visionary President, Comrade (Dr.) Salimon Oladiti JP.
Okafor is a someone that has the interest of his people at heart. He has always stated that Tanker drivers are dying for Nigerians, urging the public to always clear -off the roads for safety. Fully conscious of welfare of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers. He decries the attitudes of other road users knowing fully well that petroleum Tankers convey highly- inflammable substance that could wreck a havoc if not properly managed.
Comrade Okafor’s people -oriented conduct has forced different groups to honour him with awards for having given the leadership a human face. He is controlling Ten(10) States which include- Rivers, Imo, Akwa- Ibom, Bayelsa, Enugu, Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Abia and Cross River.
As a man that epitomizes teamwork, unity of purpose, and cooperation, he played major role during the electioneering of the newly elected President of the NUPENG, Comrade (Dr.) Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti (JP).
The emergence of Oladiti as the Union’s President was made a reality by dint of commitment. Comrade Okafor and his co- Chairmen had demonstrated during their official duties, and the confidence the general public also reposed in him as a quintessential National President.
Comrade Okafor describes Dr. Oladiti as a man of
unimpeachable integrity, a leader par
excellence, Considering his antecedents in their Union, and that he is a square peg, in a
square hole.
Oladiti is known as a selfless National President of NUPENG whose teeming members’ welfare is very paramount to him. His landmark achievements, and legacies remain timeless.
Without any iota of doubt, the story of Comrade Oladiti goes far beyond mere leadership; it is a compelling reflection of service, competence, dedication, preparation, and an unwavering commitment to making meaningful impact in the Union.
With Oladiti and Okafor being at the helms of affairs, the NUPENG and PTD shall be taken to greater heights in all ramifications. So shall it be!
