Adebayo Adenrele
Following the alleged assault by the Aides of the Imo State Government and Men of the Security Agencies, on the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, the Ekiti State Council on Monday has directed its members to embark on indefinite strike till further notice.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the State Chairperson and Secretary,
Comrades Kolapo Olatunde and Foluso Israel.
The decision, according to them emanated from the joint National Executive Council of NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The statement reads, “Sequel to the recent developments in Imo State that led to the brutalization and abduction of the National President of the Congress – Comrade Joe Ajaero by the Aides of the Imo State Government and Men of the Security Agencies, along with other Comrades with him in Imo State to protest the injustice meted out to workers and retirees alike, bothering on non-payments of several months of salaries, non- remittance of deductions, arbitrarily declaring some staffs as ‘ghost’ workers amongst other social vices, All State Councils of the Congress have been directed to proceed on an indefinite nation wide strike action, start from 12:00 Midnight 14th November, 2023 till further notice.
“Subsequently in a similar faction, the Ekiti State Council of the Congress arising from a State Administrative Council (SAC) and State Executive Council (SEC) hereby bring to your notice the directives of our National Headquarters.
“Please accept our utmost regard as we appreciate the understanding and cooperation between us always.”
