The chairman of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) Delta state branch, Comrade Bolum Nwachukwu, has bagged the Africa Medal Merit.
Comrade Nwachukwu, who doubles as the State Chapter Chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC), was honoured for his immense contribution to national development.
The award was presented on Monday November 1st 2021, at the Nigeria National Merit Award House Abuja.
A publication known as Time Africa Magazine, bestows the medal of honour on individuals who have made public or private endeavours especially meritorious contributions to the interests of countries in the Africa continent, world peace, cultural and other significants impact across the globe.
According to the Magazine, “It is an award of testimonial and as TUC chairman, we are proud to say he led the way in creating the workers-government-friendly workplace policies and practices that exist in Delta state”.
The Magazine said it received some of the highest ratings by employers of labour and members of the public who provided anonymous feedback about the nominees.
It added that the list was whittled down from several hundred nominees and Comrade Bolum Martin Nwachukwu was chosen for the honour for his core values.
One of his core values, according to the magazine, is his grass root movement, which has become stronger and push for workers welfare in government and private sector.
He has negotiated many successful settlements for his Union at the state and national levels.
Also the Medal of Merit was bestowed on him on the basis of his inclination for humanitarian services, ostensibly fighting for the interest of the downtrodden and marginalized in the society.