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BEDC Chief Lawani Reaffirms High Regard, Respect for NUEE Leadership


​BENIN CITY — The Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BEDC Electricity Plc, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, has reaffirmed his deep respect and high esteem for the leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE).

​In a official statement released by the power distribution company, Lawani emphasized unequivocally that he would never undermine or disparage the union, maintaining that the current management remains fully committed to upholding the dignity, role, and contributions of NUEE.

​Describing both management and the union as “one family,” Lawani noted that both entities share a core responsibility to advance the collective interests of the workforce, the organization, and the country at large.

​”Mutual respect, unity, and constructive dialogue remain the foundation of sustainable industrial harmony at BEDC,” the statement noted.

​Lawani expressed gratitude to the union’s leadership for embracing dialogue and reiterated management’s dedication to open engagement, peaceful resolutions, and resolving all outstanding issues amicably to maintain industrial peace across its operations.

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