Atwoli re-elected for a third term as president of a continental body
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COTU boss Francis Atwoli elected to serve a third term as the president of the Organization Of African Trade Union Unity
COTU boss Francis Atwoli elected to serve a third term as the president of the Organization Of African Trade Union Unity
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, was, on Saturday, unanimously re-elected as the President of the Organization of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU).
According to a statement from the union, among his duties will be to lead efforts to address issues facing workers in Africa.
“The organization remains confident that his leadership will contribute to the advancement of the trade union movement in Africa and the improvement of working conditions for millions of African workers,” COTU stated.
Atwoli has served as the OATUU president since 2013 due to his vast experience and deep commitment in advancing the rights and interests of workers across the continent.
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Atwoli is set to lead in addressing pressing issues facing workers in Africa, including job security, social protection, and the promotion of decent work after his re-election as the OATUU president.
In his acceptance speech during the ongoing 12th Congress of OATUU in Algeria’s capital, Algiers, Atwoli expressed gratitude for the support he received from fellow trade unionists in his third term.
“COTU extends its best wishes to Dr. Atwoli as he continues to serve workers on the continent and globally,” read part of a statement by COTU.
“The organization remains confident that his leadership will contribute to the advancement of the trade union movement in Africa and the improvement of working conditions for millions of African workers.”
Atwoli further vowed to work relentlessly to strengthen the collective voice of African workers on the international stage
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