By Omolara Adasofunjo

Legislative staff workers in Ogun State under the umbrella of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, have resumed duty after the suspension of their 21-day industrial action.

According to a statement by the chairman, PASAN, Ogun State Chapter, Comrade Ayotunde Ojediran, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Union and the Principal Officers of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, led by the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo.

Comrade Ojediran stated that the strike was suspended for 21 days to allow the lawmakers to request the State Government to pay the accrued statutory salaries and allowances of the Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Executive Secretary of the commission since their respective dates of appointment without further delay.

It was also agreed that the lawmakers should effect the continuous payment of salaries and allowances through the Consortium of the Administration of Salaries and Pension in the State and extend the payment of the 40% Peculiar Allowance with effect from August 2023 to cushion the effect of inflation on members of the union.

He said the lawmakers promised to also present for assent the Legislative Funds Management Law 2023 and Judiciary Funds Management Law, 2023 passed by the House of Assembly and establish the disbursement and provide necessary tools for the committee to commence action with November 2023 allocation.

The PASAN chairman also noted that the leadership of the House is expected to ensure that the executive arm of government implements these demands within three weeks effective from 22nd November 2023 failure of which the Association will resume the strike action after the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum.

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