Strike: FG directs workers to shun labour unions

The Federal Government yesterday directed workers to shun the planned strike action by the labour unions and report for duties.

This was contained in a circular dated September 25, 2020 signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade YemiEsan.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and affiliated unions are poised for a showdown with the government over the recent fuel price hike and electricity tariff increase.

They had given the federal government a two-week ultimatum to reverse the increments else they embark on a nationwide strike.

But the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, said sequel to the call by the labour unions for workers to embark on industrial action from Monday, September 28, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), wishes to inform all public servants that the government team is currently engaging with the unions to resolve all contentious issues and avert the planned industrial action.

“Accordingly, all officers on Grade Level 12 and above and those on essential services are hereby strongly advised to be at work to perform their official duties.

“Furthermore, it is important to note that there is a court injunction granted by the National Industrial Court (Suit No. NICN/ ABJ/253/2020) on 24th September, 2020 restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria from embarking on any form of industrial action pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice.

“Accordingly, all officers on Grade Level 12 and above and those on essential services are hereby strongly advised to be at work to perform their official duties,” YemiEsan said.