The union announced the decision in a statement signed by its Chairman, Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Peter Waziri, on Tuesday in Kaduna.
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The union announced this in a statement signed by its chairman, Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Peter Waziri, on Tuesday in Kaduna. “Congress unanimously and vehemently rejected the promises from the government of Kaduna State for lack of substance, specific details, and actionable timelines on the payment of the outstanding entitlements to members,” the statement said.
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