The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria has appealed to the management of the National  Art Theatre to prioritise its workers’ welfare.

RATTAWU’s chair in Lagos, Ishola Adejumo, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the general manager of the theatre, Adetola Akerele, on Monday.

Mr Adejumo expressed concerns about an alleged concession plan regarding the theatre, saying that it might lead to job loss by members of the union working there.

“The president appointed you, and we are most confident working with you so that our people will not suffer unjustly because they are the architect and the foundation up to this stage.

“We appreciate the corporate social responsibility provided by the Bankers Committee and all other stakeholders partaking in renovating this place.

“It is for our national pride, and it should not be a thing that will make our members suffer unjustly. We are very concerned about any likely job loss; we want to hear from you so that we know where to take it from,“ he said.

The chairman said that the union would support the management in efforts toward the welfare of  RATTAWU members working in the theatre.

“We always support a management that is passionate and concerned about the welfare of workers and the success of the organisation. We have seen your recent moves. We are ready to align with you to support you as a critical stakeholder in the industry,“ the chairman said.

The newly-elected chairman of RATTAWU (National Theatre chapter), Augustine Agada, expressed optimism that Ms Akerele would work in the interest of workers, assuring the union that workers’ welfare was a priority to her administration.

(NAN)