The Association of Lagos Artisans and Technicians (ASLAT) has honoured Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa with Leadership Award of Excellence.
Also recognised by the Association was a chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Mr. Ayo Opadokun who was honoured with Community Service Award and Special Recognition Award.
Speaking during the event, Opadokun described artisans and technicians as the core of any nation.
He, therefore, charged the Federal and State governments to utilise the strength in their numbers to propel the growth of Nigeria’s economy.
Opadokun also called for recognition of the Association of Lagos Artisans and Technicians (ASLAT) as a national union, saying ASLAT as an organisation is capable of attaining national recognition.
Opadodun spoke on Wednesday after receiving the award of recognition at the Mid-year thanksgiving and award ceremony of ASLAT held in Lagos.
The NADECO chieftain noted that in developed economies around the world, artisans and technicians are constantly being engaged and included in policy-making, thereby enabling them to contribute their quota to humanity.
During the event, which was attended by hundreds of artisans and technicians across Lagos State, the Leadership Excellence Award was presented to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and NADECO chieftain, Mr. Ayo Opadokun received Community Service Award and Special Recognition Award respectively.