Despite threats by the Ayuba Wabba faction of
NLC to continue with its planned strike action
today May 18th, the Federal Government has
advised all workers in the Civil service to
resume for work today, saying the no work no
pay rule will be invoked in all ministries,
agencies and department. Speaking after a
meeting with labor yesterday May 17th,
Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
Babachir Lawal said:
"The National Industrial Court has given
an injunction that no strike by NLC and
TUC should hold tomorrow (today). It is
therefore clear that anyone embarking on
strike tomorrow (today) is doing so
illegally and government is assuring all
Nigerians to come out and do their jobs
tomorrow (today). It the duty of
government to provide security for her
citizens and anyone who tries to coerce
any worker to do their bidding would be
made to face the law of the land. We
had full cooperation with the Trade Union
Congress of Nigeria and they said they
are not going on strike.For them, it is a
complete return to work tomorrow
(Wednesday).
"It is not the same with the NLC
however. They have two factions, one
agreed completely with the position of
the TUC. Government, therefore, calls
upon and advises all workers to respect
the laws of the land and to desist from
participating in an illegal action.
Government undertakes to guarantee the
safety of workers and their workplaces,
and expects that normal work will
continue in the interest of the nation.
"Accordingly, security agencies have
been directed to ensure unimpeded
access to offices, workplaces and
markets. Accordingly, all ministers,
permanent secretaries and heads of
government agencies are hereby
directed to invoke the provision of ‘no
work no pay’ in respect of any staff
member who absents himself or herself
from work to join the strike. Attendance
registers are required to be opened in all
Ministries, Departments and
Agencies.”he said
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