Economy

Unions Threaten Action over Unpaid Wages

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Organised labour in the federal public service has given the Federal Government until Friday 27th February to release funds for three months of unpaid wage awards and other outstanding allowances across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The Trade Union Side of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) issued the ultimatum in a letter to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

It warned that the eight civil service unions would take decisive action if the February 27, 2026 deadline is missed.

The unions accused the government of withholding funds, alleging that payment agencies are ready to act once the Federal Ministry of Finance releases the money.

The wage award followed approval of the 70,000 naira minimum wage after fuel subsidy removal and was designed as a temporary relief pending full implementation in July 2024.

Labour leaders said five months were initially unpaid; two were later settled after pressure, leaving three months outstanding since July 2024.

The unions also demanded payment of promotion arrears for workers elevated over three years ago, salary arrears for employees recruited between 2015 and 2024, and proper implementation of a 40 per cent peculiar allowance tied to the new minimum wage.

They warned of possible industrial action if funds are not released by the deadline and copied the letter to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, among others.

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Labour

NLC Brings CNG- Powered Buses to Oyo State

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By Olubunmi Agboola

The National body of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC is set to deliver 10 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG buses to NLC in Oyo state for onward distribution to  other state  NLC in the southwest zone.

This is part of efforts to cushion the effect of subsidy removal.

A statement by the  General Secretary of NLC, Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja notes that the National body of NLC and the central working committee (CWC) of 58 affiliates of the union will  be in attendance for an official handing over of the CNG buses.

 The handing over of the buses according to  Mr Ugboaja is slated for  Friday 10th January, this year. 

 Reacting to the development at a news conference, the state NLC chairman, Mr Kayode Martins said” Ibadan was selected for the general meeting as the ancient city is the headquarters of the southwest zone of the Union”. 

” We are expecting the all political office holders, government functionaries and residents of the oyo state  to be at the occasion, we believed that CNG buses would enhance transportation in the state”

” Also all the Central Working Committee comprises of all the Presidents and secretaries of all the fifty eight affiliates of NLC will be there “

 Mr Martins explained that the 10 CNG buses would provide succour to the masses and workers in Oyo state.

  He added that the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde would be the Chief host being the number one worker in the state 

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Labour

Cut Cost of Governance – Ex NLC President Tells Govt

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Nationwide Industrial Action embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC ,Trade Union Congress, TUC  and other affiliated Unions was strictly observed in Osogbo the Osun State Capital.

The Labour Unions under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress are demanding the present #30,000 minimum wage be raised to 494,000 naira,in line with the current economic realities of the Nation.

Our Correspondent reports that the state secretariat, House of Assembly, Financial Institutions, public schools and other government offices across the state were locked.

In an interview with newsmen in Osogbo, the former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, From 1978 to 1984, Mr. Hassan Sunmonu emphasized the need for government to reduce the cost of governance by 50 percent to improve the nation’s economy and  make life bearable for the masses.

Mr. Sunmonu said government was not sincere with the plight of the Nigerian Workers and the entire citizenry.

“Considering the various policies made in the past, the political office holders should also make sacrifice for the nation by reducing their allowances”.

He pointed out that if the Federal government refuses to review the price of petroleum products downward and stop over taxing the common man, NLC should not collect any amount ess than hundred thousand naira as the new minimum wage for civil Servants.

Also in separate interviews with Radio Nigeria, President, The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE and Chairman, Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Osun State Chapter , Doctor Kehinde Ogungbamigbe and Alhaji Adekunle Adesina, described civil servants as the engine room of National Development, “hence the need to efficiently prioritize thier welfare”.

Doctor Ogungbamigbe said, ” The purpose of today’s Shutdown,is the fact that the Federal Government has decided or refused to listen to the agitations of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC on the this new minimum wage”.

In his own words , Alhaji Adesina said, “representatives of the various unions had sampled prices of commodities across major markets in the Country and came up with the amount an average household can survive with the present economic situation.”

Reacting to the recent statement credited to the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akphabio that, the increase in minimum wage to the benchmark labour unions are requesting would led to high unemployment rate, The Labour Leaders frowned at the statement stressing, that the nation possessed the natural resources required to take care of its work force.

Recall that ,the meeting between representatives of the Federal government, leadership of the National Assembly and officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress , TUC over the proposed national minimum wage ended in deadlock on Sunday night.

Labour

Strike: Labour Leaders Storm Offices, Chase out Workers

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By Iyabo Adebisi, Rotimi Famakin

The leadership of the organized labour in Oyo stormed the Agodi state Secretariat,Ibadan to enforce compliance of the indefinite strike  declared by the Union over the proposed national minimum wage impasse with the federal government. 

There was partial compliance with the strike at the Secretariat, earlier on Monday as workers entered freely due to non-closure of the gate. 

The enforcement team led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Mr Kayode Martins and his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Mr Bosun Olabiyi stormed various offices and directed workers who had earlier resumed duties across ministries within the secretariat to leave.

Speaking with newsmen, Mr Olabiyi categorically told Oyo state civil servants to stay away from work until further directives from the national body.

Mr Olabiyi maintained that the labour was not fighting the current administration but r agitating for a living wage in view of the economic realities.

However, Federal workers complied totally with  the strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, over the new national minimum wage. 

Radio Nigeria correspondent who monitored the situation at the Federal Secretariat in Ibadan reported that all ministries had been shut down except for emergency workers such as the Federal Fire Service.

A top official of the Fire Service, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated that it was necessary for them to be on duty as a paramilitary body in case of emergency situations.

Similarly, government owned primary and secondary  schools in Ibadan, Oyo capital have been closed.

Our correspondent who  visited Oladipo Alayande School of Science, Ibadan Boys High School, Oke Bola,  Emmanuel Grammar School,U.I,reports that students who arrived their schools for their academic work were directed to go home while the main gates leading to the school premises were locked.

The closure according to our correspondent led to most of the affected students returning home while others use the opportunity  to play football game.

At Ibadan Boys ‘ High School, most of the classrooms were locked while few teachers supervising students sitting for their physics practicals in the ongoing West African Examination Council WAEC were sighted in the school ‘s laboratory.

Energy

Anti-Electricity Tariff Hike Rocks Abeokuta

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Protest by the labour movement in Ogun State has paralyzed the activities of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

The MKO Abiola Way headquarters of the IBEDC and other outlets in the city were put under lock and key following the visit of organized labour to the premises earlier in the morning.

A combined team of both the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, led by their chairmen, Comrades Hammed Ademola-Benco and Akeem Lasisi during a protest to the IBEDC office, called for the reversal of the tariff hike introduced by the federal government, describing it as totally unacceptable given the country’s prevailing economy. 

The labour leaders said workers were the worst hit by the electricity tariff hike, calling on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to desist from promoting what they described as anti-people policies.

They also urged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the hike and find a lasting solution to the issue.

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Energy

Oyo NLC Begins Protest against Electricity Tariff Hike

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By Olubunmi Agboola

The nationwide protest by organised labour against the recent increment in electricity tariff has commenced in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Our correspondent reports that the protest led by the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC in the state, Mr Kayode Martins, was staged at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, Capital Building, Ring Road.

The protesters carried various placards with different inscriptions such as “Nigerian Workers and People Reject Increase in Electricity Tariff” and “Astronomical Increase in Electricity Tariff is not Acceptable”.

Speaking with newsmen, the Oyo NLC Chairman, Mr Martins said the protest would continue until the increment is reversed.

Mr Martins claimed that electricity tariff hike had brought more hardship on the masses and would not be accepted by Nigerian workers.

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Economy

Kwara State Government to Pay Promotion Arrears

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By Aminah Salako-Adekunle (Ilorin)

Kwara State Government says it will pay one-year promotion arrears for all categories of workers in the state and offset outstanding arrears of local government and State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB workers.

This was part of the outcome of the ongoing negotiations between the state government and leaders of organised labour in the state.

The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Kwara State chapter, Muritala Olayinka disclosed this to Radio Nigeria in Ilorin.

Comrade Olayinka stated that the State government has also approved payment of a hundred per cent CONHESS and hazard allowance to health workers at the local government area and, incentives to teachers for working five days in a week during the period of fuel subsidy removal.

He explained that other agreements reached with the government include the implementation of CONPASS and CONTEDISS for tertiary institutions, the 2020 furniture allowance and the 2023 annual conference allowance for the council.

The Kwara State NLC Chairman added that negotiations between both parties are still ongoing in the interest of workers in the state.

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FG, Labour, need to work towards revitalisation of National Economic Assets – Prof. Gbolagade

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By Dayo Adu

An educationist, Professor Abiodun Gbolagade says revitalisation of national economic assets is the best solution to the current hardship been faced by citizens of this country.

Professor Gbolagade called on President Bola Tinubu and his economic team to resuscitate the four ailing national refineries and also strengthen the purchasing power of naira to enable lower denominations of the currency regain their value in the market.

Speaking with a Radio Nigeria correspondent in Ibadan, on the occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, Professor Gbolagade who is the Provost, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ibadan Campus, explained that, raising workers’ salary would further increase the inflation rate in the country, thereby making the cost of living unbearable for the masses.

He stressed the need for trade unions to dialogue with the Federal Government, on ways to stabilise the system saying that, beyond salary increment, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and other trade unions need to speak with the Federal Government on how to make the economy better.

“I believe there is need for the NLC, Trad Union Congress, TUC, to dialogue, with the Federal Government. They should sit together, and understand the present government under President Bola Tinubu, and look at the prevailing situation in the country. How do we help this country, in terms of the the challenges ahead and the current challenges? It is through dialogue that they can solve the problems collectively”, Prof. Gbolagade said.

“We know what we are currently passing through, especially in the aspect of subsidy removal. We are appealing to Mr. President to act fast and rejig the economy”.

Professor Gbolagade appealed to the president and his cabinet members to bring their wealth of experience to bear on the mandate of galvanising Nigerian economy for speedy realisation of the renewed hope agenda.

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Lifestyle

RATTAWU Organises Free Eye Screening and Test for Ogun Residents

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

About one hundred residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State have benefited from free eye screening and tests with subsidized eyeglasses and drugs to reduce the risk of eye problems including glaucoma and other related problems.

The eye screening which was held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta, was put together by the Ogun State Council of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union, RATTAWU, in conjunction with other partners.

An Optometrist, Dr Kingsley Egwe, who led the partners’ team, said the essence of the exercise was to create awareness for people on the importance of checking their eye statues regularly to avoid any eye-related issues that might degenerate to partial or total blindness if neglected.

Dr. Egwe who attributed old age, change of lifestyle, environment, and long use of screens without screen protectors as part of the causes of eye problems, urged people to prioritize their eye care at all times.

Representative of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Midian Nanle, encouraged other unions in the state to emulate the initiative of the RATTAWU to prioritize the healthcare of their members.

The State Chairman of RATTAWU, Comrade Idowu Rotimi who appreciated the partners for their gesture, explained that the screening exercise was part of the contributions of the body to the society.

Beneficiaries including, the acting General Manager, NTA Abeokuta, Mr Kehinde Onoda commended the State RATTAWU and other partners for the laudable initiative of subsidizing the cost of eyeglasses and drugs, especially with the economic hardship currently facing citizens of the country.

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Economy

Order stopping NLC, TUC from embarking on strike stands- NIC

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The National Industrial Court on Monday declared that the order barring the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, from embarking on their planned strike subsists.

The court, as a result, ordered the parties to maintain the status quo and adjourned the matter until July 20, for a hearing.

Recall that on June 7, the NLC and TUC had planned to embark on a nationwide strike in protest of the fuel subsidy removal.

The Federal Government, in reaction, instituted a suit to stop both unions, stating that the proposed strike might gravely affect the larger society and the well-being of the nation at large.

Justice O.Y. Anuwe, while ruling on an ex parte application filed before the court by the Federal Government, ordered the unions not to embark on their planned industrial action or strike of any nature pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice dated June 5, 2023.

The court on Monday adjourned further proceedings till June 20.

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Lifestyle

Be Objective in your Reportage, Don Tells Journalists

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By Olusegun Folarin

A university lecturer, Dr Ayo Odetoyinbo wants media professionals to exercise restraints in the coverage and reportage of the Presidential and National Assembly elections

Dr Odetoyinbo made the call during a seminar put together by the State Council of Radio Television, Theatres and Arts Workers Union, RATTAWU, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Speaking on “credible election coverage: a panacea to a peaceful political transition”, the guest lecturer described the role of media professionals as crucial to achieving good governance.

Dr Odetoyinbo, who implored media practitioners to be security conscious in the coverage of the general elections, also appealed to them to be objective and diplomatic in their reportage.

Also, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Ogun State, Mr Emmanuel Bankole described media as an important arm in achieving a successful election.

Mr Bankole commended the efforts of the leadership of RATTAWU in Ogun state for organising the seminar to educate members on effective election coverage.

Earlier, RATTAWU Chairman, Mr Idowu Rotimi had explained that the seminar which he described as the first of its kind, was organised to educate members on the need to be conscious in their reportage.

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Be ready to continue the subsidy struggle – Ogun NLC Chairman

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Ogun State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole has called on Nigerians to be ready to resume struggle in the event the government increase price of petroleum products.

Comrade Bankole made this known while speaking with newsmen on the aborted industrial action by the labour union.

He said Congress will continue to engage the government to ensure that the demand for removal of corruption and functional refineries before the removal of subsidy are met before any subsidy is removed.

A member of the NLC National Executive Council, Comrade Olatunji Goke while speaking said the economy was in bad shape and workers must strive to ensure that their rights are not denied noting that NLC will continue to protect the interests of its members.

Another NLC NEC member, Comrade Adebayo Akinsipe also urged Nigerians to be vigilant at ensuring that they protect their rights at all times.

The National Secretary, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Comrade Yinka Folarin also noted that civil society would continue to be on the side of the masses.

He advised the people to be alert to resist any increment in the pump price of petroleum.

Wale Oluokun

News

Let’s all work towards de-emphasizing money politics – Oluomo

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Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, wants the labour unions  to always focus their agitations on the promotion and entrenchment of good governance rather than remuneration of workers.

Mr. Oluomo stated this in Abeokuta during the 2021 Independence Day Anniversary lecture organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, titled: “Nigeria at Crossroads: Who and What would save the masses?”.

The Speaker who noted that championing development-based policies would go a long way in putting the nation on the path of progress and economic stability, stressed the need to de-emphasize money politics in the electoral process to produce high quality individuals holding elective offices.

Earlier in his presentation, the guest lecturer and human rights activist, Barrister Femi Aborisade, stated the need for the labour unions to provide leadership to the masses by championing good governance.

Attributing the spate of insecurity in the nation to the collapse of purchasing power, unemployment and general economic insecurity, Barrister Aborisade explained that the challenge before the labour union was to use labour as a tool in pushing masses-oriented policies on behalf of the people to the government for implementation. 

Also speaking, the Ogun State NLC Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole, said all stakeholders including human rights groups, security personnel and politicians remained partners in progress in the new Nigeria being envisioned by all.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Economy

Ogun Organized Labour Calls for Remodelling of Pension Scheme

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The Organized Labour in Ogun State has called on the government to remodel Contributory Pension Scheme in order not to put the retirement life of workers in jeopardy.

Ogun State Chairman, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Mr Olubunmi Fajobi made the call while speaking at this year’s Workers Day celebration held at MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Mr Olubunmi Fajobi, who noted that contributory pension scheme in Ogun State was in comatose, said the monetary value of deducted but unremitted fund from the state employees was over 40 billion Naira.

Also, Ogun State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Emmanuel Bankole, who noted that net salary was still being paid instead of gross salary, urged the State government to resolve all outstanding issues including arrears of leave allowance and cooperative deductions.

While stressing the need for government to monitor activities of some investors, Mr Bankole said some investors engaged in unfair trade practices.

He also called on the state and federal government to unconditionally submit to the principle of autonomy and allow local government, judiciary and legislative arm of governments to deliver their constitutional mandate for good governance.

Addressing the workers, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun explained his administration was fully committed to clearing outstanding deductions from workers salaries on a quarterly basis, adding that the state government would set aside a minimum of N500 million naira to clear the backlog of gratuities of pensioners. 

Governor Abiodun also said that his administration had concluded arrangement to renovate the state’s secretariat as part of efforts to provide conductive working environment for the entire workforce. 

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Bolanle Adesida

Economy

May Day: Gov. Makinde Assures Workers of More Welfare Packages

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Governor Seyi Makinde has assured workers of Oyo State of more welfare packages.

Governor Makinde made this known at the commemoration of Workers Day held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

He said Nigerian workers deserve the best in terms of improved packages as they remain the engine room of governance.

He commended Oyo State workers for their dedication to duty.

Earlier, the Oyo State Chairman of Trade Union Congress, Mr Emmanuel Ogundiran and Oyo State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Kayode Martins appealed to Nigerian workers to assist the government in curtailing the spread of COVID 19.

Highlights of the programme were presentation of awards to Governor Seyi Makinde and also to outstanding Unions in the March Pasts.

Olaolu Fawole

 

Economy

Pensioners Appeal to Gov. Oyetola over Entitlements

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Pensioners in Osun State have renewed appeal to Governor Gboyega Oyetola to offset their outstanding entitlements without further delay.

The state coordinator of the former civil servants, Comrade Isaac Oluwafemi made the appeal in Ilesa when he led other members to Radio Nigeria Gold FM.

The coordinator explained that efforts to make the present administration clear the twenty-nine months arrears and facilitate the insurance of bond certificate for the payment of contributory pension fund had proved abortive.

Comrade Oluwafemi claimed that more than three hundred beneficiaries were dead, while about ten thousand other pensioners were in object poverty.

In a remark, the state vice chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC , Comrade Gambi Yusuf, who described Governor Oyetola’s administration as workers-friendly, pleaded with the pensioners to exercise more patience as the efforts were being intensified for the payment of their entitlements.

Comrade Yusuf gave the assurance that the current economy crises and insecurity which brought hardship and poverty to the county would soon be over.

Victor Aje

News

Wage Bill: We are committed to workers’ welfare – Oyo Govt

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In compliance with the directive of the national body of the organized labours in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC have staged a peaceful protest to the Oyo state house of assembly. 

Our correspondent reports that the labour unions were received by the Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi, Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Kazeem Olayanju and Committee on Agriculture, Mr Peter Ojedokun on behalf of the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin. 

The protest which took off at the labour secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan and terminated at the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, was organised to reject a bill at the National Assembly seeking to remove the national minimum wage from the exclusive list to the concurrent list.

The bill which has scaled through the second reading also seeks to decentralize the national minimum wage to be determined by state governors

Receiving the organised labour leaders, the Speaker, Oyo State Assembly Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, said the Assembly would painstakingly scrutiny the bill during plenary to determine its possibilities of rejection or scaling through legislative approval in the state. 

Mr Ogundoyin said the Assembly would not succumb to pressure from any quarters but follows due process that would fulfill the wish of the people. 

Also speaking, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Labour Affairs, Mr Titilope Sodo assured NLC and TUC that the state governor would continue to work in the interest of the workers. 

Earlier, Oyo State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Mr Kayode Martins and his Trade Union Congress, TUC counterpart, Mr Akanni Oguniran said the bill if passed into law, would encourage modern slavery by state governors and consistent industrial actions across the country. 

They insisted that the organised labour would do the needful to ensure that the bill was not accepted. 

Mosope Kehinde

Security

#ENDSARS Protest: Ogun NLC Sues for Peace

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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Ogun State Council has renewed the appeal to youths in the country to sheath their swords and allow government at all levels to address their demands.

Chairman of NLC in Ogun State, Mr Emmanuel Bankole, who made the call in a statement in Abeokuta, expressed regret that the peaceful demonstration was being turned to a bloody encounter, especially the reported killing of protesters at Lekki Toll Gate.

While appealing to stakeholders, especially parents and guardians to assist in calming down the youth, Mr Bankole said the use of brute force on unarmed protesters was a flagrant violation of every known Convention and term of engagement in management of civil protests.

The NLC Chairman in Ogun State condemned the act of arson on public and private properties as well as looting.

He expressed the hope that the findings and recommendations of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry inaugurated by Governor Dapo Abiodun would help to forestall brutality of citizenry of the State in the hands of security agents and ensure that adequate compensation was paid to victims and relatives of victims of extra-judicial killings.

Mr Bankole stressed the need for residents of the State to remain calm and corporate with security agencies to ensure that normalcy was restored to the state.

Olusegun Folarin

Economy

Labour Strike: Osun Residents laud Unions

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Residents of Osun State have lauded Labour Unions for suspending its planned industrial action.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria in Osogbo, A resident, Mr. Adebayo Daodu said the step became imperative to save the nation’s economy from collapsing.

Mr. Daodu urged government to accede to labour demands in the interest of the masses and for advancement of the nation’s economy.

Also speaking, Another resident, Mr. Kayode Oni who supported the deregulation of the downstream sector decried hike in the price of electricity tariff.

On his part, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress in Osun state, Mr Jocob Adekomi said labour would resume the suspended strike if government failed to accede to their demands.

Mr. Adekomi urged Nigerians to continue to support labour unions in its quest to change economic fortune of Nigerians 

It would be recalled that labour unions had earlier planned to commence nationwide strike today to protest hike in pump price and electricity tariff.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Economy

Labour Union in Ogun Calls off Warning Strike

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The organized labour in Ogun State has called off its one-week warning strike.

The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Emmanuel Bankole announced this to newsmen shortly after a meeting with government representatives led by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi.

Mr Bankole said the state government had agreed to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage from next month.

Mr Bankole also announced that the state government had agreed to earmark 500 million for clearance of gratuity on quarterly basis, while payment would commence latest by January 2021.

While explaining that the state government also agreed to begin the process of outstanding promotion exercise with immediate effect, the NLC chairman said other demands of the organized labour would be subject to joint review.

Mr Bankole, who commended the state government for sustaining payment of Gross salary, gave the assurance that the entire workforce in the state would reciprocate the gesture of the government.

Bolanle Adesida

Economy

Ogun Workers Comply with Stay-at-Home Directive

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Workers in the employ of Ogun State Government have complied with the stay-at-home directives of the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, in the state.

Offices at the State Secretariat were deserted while labour union leaders were at the entrances of the State Secretariat to ensure compliance by the workers.

Correspondent Wale Oluokun monitored the situation in Abeokuta. 

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Economy

Breaking: Ekiti Workers Make U-Turn on Strike

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The organised Labour in Ekiti state has suspended its three days warning strike which started today Monday 3rd of August, 2020.

The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Ekiti state, Mr. Kolapo Olatunde announced this at a meeting with the Ekiti State House of Assembly Committee on Public Service Matters and government representatives.

Details later.

Bunmi Oluwalana

Education

Stakeholders Want Ogun Government to Support Schools with Safety Equipment

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Key players in the education sector of Ogun State have urged the government to provide schools with incentives and safety items ahead of the planned resumption of academic activities.

They made the submission at a stakeholders meeting organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. 

Addressing the participants, the NLC Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole said the meeting was part of the Union’s effort to add value to the society, especially in the education sector.

In separate remarks, a representative of teachers, Mr Oyelere Samson and a private school owner, Dr Olumide Lawrence highlighted schools decontamination, provision of necessary infrastructure and recruitment of more teachers as necessary measures that must be put in place by the relevant authorities. 

The participants also advocated the need for government to use terminal classes as test run for the proposed WASSCE examination and the suspension of taxes and other levies for private schools.

Other contributors called for the adoption of e-platforms as an essential tool to strengthen the education sector.

Olusegun Folarin

Lifestyle

Political Appointees Agree to 50% Salary Slash – Governor Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says senior political appointees in the state have agreed to a fifty percent slash of their salaries due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the state’s economy.

Governor Makinde made this known while speaking at this year’s celebration of Workers’ Day held at Labour House, Ibadan, Oyo State.

He explained that the political appointees agreed to the pay cuts since the wellbeing of the common man takes precedence.

Governor Makinde equally disclosed that the state lawmakers had agreed to take a thirty percent slash of their monthly allocations.

According to the governor, the gesture of the lawmakers was geared towards at prioritising the economic safety of the state’s workforce.

Governor Makinde appealed to workers in the state to continue to show commitment to duty and come up with ideas that would revamp the economy of the state which has been seriously affected by the pandemic.

Earlier, the Oyo State chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Alhaji Sikiru Titilola-Sodo commended Governor Makinde for the prompt payment of workers’ salaries despite the economic situation of the state.

Radio Nigeria’s Olaolu Fawole reports that the state leadership of the union during the ceremony conferred an award of excellence on Governor Seyi Makinde for his efforts at improving the welfare of workers and pensioners since he assumed office.

Olaolu Fawole

News

NLC Calls for Involvement of Women in Policy Making

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A lecture to commemorate the 2020 International Women’s Day has been held in Abeokuta, Ogun state, with a call for increased sensitization to policies that will involve women in policy making in the country.

The lecture which was organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, women committee, Ogun state wing, held at NLC Secretariat, Leme, Abeokuta. 

Oluwatoyin Adegoke