Abuja, Feb 11, 2015 (SPS) - Secretary General of Saharawi Workers Union (UGTSARIO), Mohamed Cheichk Mohamed Lehbib, on Tuesday highly appreciated the historical positions of support to Saharawi people’s struggle always been shown by Nigerian workers, under leadership of the Labour Congress (NLC).
Speaking at the 11th conference of NLC, the Saharawi official underlined the big role played by the Nigerian trade union movement in supporting liberation issues in Africa, adding that such support contributed effectively in the triumph of these issues and resulted in the elimination of Apartheid regime.
UGTSARIO secretary general called for concerted efforts to protect Saharawi civilians, urging to exert pressure on the UN to enable its Mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO) to protect human rights and natural resources of the Saharawi people. (SPS)
090/089/TRA