Organised labour below the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ogun State has commenced an indefinite strike over the federal government’s failure to remit pension deductions, implement the nationwide minimal wage, and tackle different unresolved points.
The motion was confirmed in an announcement on Monday by the Ogun State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Demola Hameed-Benco, following a decision reached at a statewide congress of civil service staff in Abeokuta, in response to the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN).
The assertion directed all civil and public servants to withdraw their companies instantly, citing the federal government’s alleged non-compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) established below the Ogun State Pension Reform Regulation of 2008, amended in 2013.
“Organised Labour in Ogun has declared an indefinite strike over the non-remittance of pension deductions and non-implementation of minimal wage by the state authorities, amongst others.
“This was contained in an announcement by the NLC Chairman, Mr Demola Hameed-Benco, on Monday in Abeokuta. It stated the choice was reached on the statewide congress held by state civil service staff and the organised labour,” the NAN report learn partly.
It additional quoted Hameed-Benco as saying, “Arising from the decision reached on the common parliament of Ogun state civil and public service staff, all members are directed to withdraw their companies until additional discover.
“The congress warns that any employee who disobeys the directive does so at their very own danger; the union won’t bear accountability for such actions. “
The assertion additional urged the federal government to provoke dialogue immediately, warning that the strike would persist till all calls for have been totally addressed. It additionally reaffirmed the unions’ dedication to solidarity and pledged to maintain staff knowledgeable of any additional developments.
Following the removing of gas subsidy in 2023 and subsequent fiscal reforms by the present administration, the Federal Authorities entered into months of negotiations with labour unions over a brand new nationwide minimal wage.
After extended discussions, each events agreed on a brand new benchmark of N70,000.
In response, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has pledged to accentuate its marketing campaign for full enforcement, warning that state governments and personal sector employers who fail to implement the brand new wage will face organised resistance.
