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RECESSION: Buhari Bows, Sets To Accede Workers Minimum Wage Demand Of N56,000

RECESSION: Buhari Bows, Sets To Accede Workers Minimum Wage Demand Of N56,000

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RECESSION: Buhari Bows, Sets To Accede Workers Minimum Wage Demand Of N56,000
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari might increase the minimum wage of Nigerian workers as the Federal Government delegation will meet with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over deliberation on the issue. 

According to a report by Daily Times, the meeting which will initiate modalities that will guide negotiations for the new N56,000 minimum wage, proposed by the Worker Union.

“We have submitted that demand. As I speak with you, the negotiation committee has not even taken off, but what I was informed two days ago, is that the process has been ongoing at different levels, because there are various people driving the process.” 


“Based on his submission, ‎the Labour leaders met on Monday, October 31st, to finalize their position, preparatory to their meeting with the government team today.

“They will then meet with the government side tomorrow (Tuesday). They want to tidy up the report, including the membership of the team, that is supposed to negotiate the minimum wage,” Wabba said. 

While lamenting that ‎the sitting of the committee had dragged for too long, and that a lot of time had been lost in the process; further compounding the situation, Wabba disclosed that, “Workers are on daily basis being exposed (to high cost of living), and the purchasing power is going down, especially with the issue of the exchange rate.” 

He added: “They will be meeting tomorrow (Tuesday), and they are also trying to round off, because they said they wanted the report to then go to the Presidency for formal approval, because at the end of the day, the President must be involved. I want to assure you that we have not relented,” he said. 

The present N18,000 minimum wage, was signed into law, in March 2011, by former President, Goodluck Jonathan, thus putting an end to three years of prolonged negotiations, protests, strike, and threats between the government and the organised Labour.

RECESSION: Buhari Bows, Sets To Accede Workers Minimum Wage Demand Of N56,000
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari might increase the minimum wage of Nigerian workers as the Federal Government delegation will meet with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over deliberation on the issue. 

According to a report by Daily Times, the meeting which will initiate modalities that will guide negotiations for the new N56,000 minimum wage, proposed by the Worker Union.

“We have submitted that demand. As I speak with you, the negotiation committee has not even taken off, but what I was informed two days ago, is that the process has been ongoing at different levels, because there are various people driving the process.” 


“Based on his submission, ‎the Labour leaders met on Monday, October 31st, to finalize their position, preparatory to their meeting with the government team today.

“They will then meet with the government side tomorrow (Tuesday). They want to tidy up the report, including the membership of the team, that is supposed to negotiate the minimum wage,” Wabba said. 

While lamenting that ‎the sitting of the committee had dragged for too long, and that a lot of time had been lost in the process; further compounding the situation, Wabba disclosed that, “Workers are on daily basis being exposed (to high cost of living), and the purchasing power is going down, especially with the issue of the exchange rate.” 

He added: “They will be meeting tomorrow (Tuesday), and they are also trying to round off, because they said they wanted the report to then go to the Presidency for formal approval, because at the end of the day, the President must be involved. I want to assure you that we have not relented,” he said. 

The present N18,000 minimum wage, was signed into law, in March 2011, by former President, Goodluck Jonathan, thus putting an end to three years of prolonged negotiations, protests, strike, and threats between the government and the organised Labour.

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Gov. Fayose Goes On Indefinite Strike Too Over Worker 5 Months Unpaid Salaries

Gov. Fayose Goes On Indefinite Strike Too Over Worker 5 Months Unpaid Salaries

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Gov. Fayose Goes On Strike Over Worker 5 months Unpaid Salary
Daily Trust - Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose has embarked on an indefinite strike in solidarity with the striking workers in the state protesting non-payment of their five months salary arrears.

The workers, in compliance with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), had been on strike since 12 days ago.

 Fayose said the solidarity strike became expedient to show concern with the workers, who have not received salaries in the last five months .

 Fayose, who declared his intention on Friday in a televised broadcast, however, pleaded with the striking workers to call off their action saying the money for the payment of  January salaries of local government workers, primary school teachers and subventions to tertiary institutions in the state was ready.

 He added that other categories would receive theirs by July ending.

The Chairmen of TUC, Com Odunayo Adesoye, NLC, Com. Ade Adesanmi and JNC Secretary, Com. Blessing Oladele ,  were particularly irked by the statement credited to Fayose,  averring that he won’t sell his family to pay  workers, describing the statement as ‘not only insensitive but inflammatory”.

 All entreaties by Fayose and stakeholders, including the speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Kola Oluwawole, who held a meeting with leadership of trade unions on Friday to placate the striking labour unions were futile, as the labour leaders insisted that negotiation could only happen when salaries are paid.

But Fayose in the broadcast declared solidarity with the workers to confirm that he shared their pains and anguish caused by his inability to pay salary.

The governor was emphatic that what he has been declaring as amount accruing to the State as internally generated revenue and the N2.6 billion workers’ wage bill were true positions of the state finances.

 “I want to tell workers that I have placed myself on indefinite strike in solidarity with you. I shared your pains , but it was rather unfortunate that a man can’t give what he doesn’t have.

 “I have told you the true position of the finances of the state, of which you had played critical roles in allocation of federal

allocations to relevant sectors which shows how well I had carried you along since the dwindling revenue to the state commenced.

“During my first term, I mean, 2003 to 2006, I used to pay salary of workers by 21st of every month. But the present situation is very unfortunate and we have to learn how to live with it until the country wriggle out of it and things will change for better.

 “I want to say that I will be expecting you back to your offices when you are ready to return to work. I shall be expecting you, because presently I am handicapped and there is nothing I can do.

 “But before then, I have placed myself on indefinite strike in solidarity with your course. But I appeal that you put the interest of the state above everything , because the present position affects everybody ”, Fayose said

Gov. Fayose Goes On Strike Over Worker 5 months Unpaid Salary
Daily Trust - Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose has embarked on an indefinite strike in solidarity with the striking workers in the state protesting non-payment of their five months salary arrears.

The workers, in compliance with the directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), had been on strike since 12 days ago.

 Fayose said the solidarity strike became expedient to show concern with the workers, who have not received salaries in the last five months .

 Fayose, who declared his intention on Friday in a televised broadcast, however, pleaded with the striking workers to call off their action saying the money for the payment of  January salaries of local government workers, primary school teachers and subventions to tertiary institutions in the state was ready.

 He added that other categories would receive theirs by July ending.

The Chairmen of TUC, Com Odunayo Adesoye, NLC, Com. Ade Adesanmi and JNC Secretary, Com. Blessing Oladele ,  were particularly irked by the statement credited to Fayose,  averring that he won’t sell his family to pay  workers, describing the statement as ‘not only insensitive but inflammatory”.

 All entreaties by Fayose and stakeholders, including the speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Kola Oluwawole, who held a meeting with leadership of trade unions on Friday to placate the striking labour unions were futile, as the labour leaders insisted that negotiation could only happen when salaries are paid.

But Fayose in the broadcast declared solidarity with the workers to confirm that he shared their pains and anguish caused by his inability to pay salary.

The governor was emphatic that what he has been declaring as amount accruing to the State as internally generated revenue and the N2.6 billion workers’ wage bill were true positions of the state finances.

 “I want to tell workers that I have placed myself on indefinite strike in solidarity with you. I shared your pains , but it was rather unfortunate that a man can’t give what he doesn’t have.

 “I have told you the true position of the finances of the state, of which you had played critical roles in allocation of federal

allocations to relevant sectors which shows how well I had carried you along since the dwindling revenue to the state commenced.

“During my first term, I mean, 2003 to 2006, I used to pay salary of workers by 21st of every month. But the present situation is very unfortunate and we have to learn how to live with it until the country wriggle out of it and things will change for better.

 “I want to say that I will be expecting you back to your offices when you are ready to return to work. I shall be expecting you, because presently I am handicapped and there is nothing I can do.

 “But before then, I have placed myself on indefinite strike in solidarity with your course. But I appeal that you put the interest of the state above everything , because the present position affects everybody ”, Fayose said

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NLC Chairman Sacked, Govt. Says He's A 'Ghost Worker' for 27yrs

NLC Chairman Sacked, Govt. Says He's A 'Ghost Worker' for 27yrs

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Apparently not linked to the just concluded nationwide strike of the Labour union led by Ayuba Wabba over hike in Petrol pump price, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman in Kogi State, Mr. Onuh Edoka has been sacked by the Kogi State Government after 27 years in service, claiming he is a 'ghost worker', News Punch understands

Mr. Edoka was one of about 9000 people sacked following a screening exercise to weed out illegal workers from the 21 local government areas of the state, Premium Times reports

Mr. Edoka, who serves as head of both the Medical Health Workers Union and the NLC in the state, said he was employed in 1989, and currently serves as a Disease and Surveillance Officer in the state.

He said he was baffled by the result of the screening exercise headed by Paul Okuntimo, a retired general, who gained notoriety for his role in the incarceration of the late activist, Saro Wiwa.

“The General’s committee claims that I submitted the wrong bank statements. But they only asked for my statement of accounts for the past two years which I submitted,” Premium Times quoted Mr. Edoka to have said yesterday.

Speaking on behalf of the state chapter of the NLC, Mr Edoka said the workers union would take to the streets to challenge the government’s actions.

“The government just got a bailout based on the current staff strength. Suddenly they want to retrench workers to divert the funds even though some of these workers have not been paid for over 23 months,” he said.

“The NLC is saying that these people are not ghost workers. They are living beings and we are ready to bring them out on the streets of Lokoja so that the world can see that they are not ghosts but real workers of Kogi state,” Mr Eboka said.

The government said the screening process was transparent and designed to identify persons who gained employment or obtained promotions fraudulently.

Gbenga Olorunpomi, a media aide to Gov. Yayaha Bello of Kogi State, said some of the workers who failed the screening exercise did not furnish the committee with the required information.

“For example, many of them refused to supply their BVNs [Bank Verification Numbers]. This automatically brings up the question of why they don’t have BVNs if they don’t have anything to hide,” he said, adding that the current list is merely a preliminary list and that the said workers would be given the opportunity to rectify any deficiency.

“The governor has assured the people that no legitimate worker in Kogi state will be sacked. But there are some people who got into the system fraudulently. For those people, we have no apologies,” Mr. Olorunpomi said.

A new list, which will clarify the reasons for the screening failure, is expected to be released within the week.

Credit: Premium Times
Apparently not linked to the just concluded nationwide strike of the Labour union led by Ayuba Wabba over hike in Petrol pump price, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman in Kogi State, Mr. Onuh Edoka has been sacked by the Kogi State Government after 27 years in service, claiming he is a 'ghost worker', News Punch understands

Mr. Edoka was one of about 9000 people sacked following a screening exercise to weed out illegal workers from the 21 local government areas of the state, Premium Times reports

Mr. Edoka, who serves as head of both the Medical Health Workers Union and the NLC in the state, said he was employed in 1989, and currently serves as a Disease and Surveillance Officer in the state.

He said he was baffled by the result of the screening exercise headed by Paul Okuntimo, a retired general, who gained notoriety for his role in the incarceration of the late activist, Saro Wiwa.

“The General’s committee claims that I submitted the wrong bank statements. But they only asked for my statement of accounts for the past two years which I submitted,” Premium Times quoted Mr. Edoka to have said yesterday.

Speaking on behalf of the state chapter of the NLC, Mr Edoka said the workers union would take to the streets to challenge the government’s actions.

“The government just got a bailout based on the current staff strength. Suddenly they want to retrench workers to divert the funds even though some of these workers have not been paid for over 23 months,” he said.

“The NLC is saying that these people are not ghost workers. They are living beings and we are ready to bring them out on the streets of Lokoja so that the world can see that they are not ghosts but real workers of Kogi state,” Mr Eboka said.

The government said the screening process was transparent and designed to identify persons who gained employment or obtained promotions fraudulently.

Gbenga Olorunpomi, a media aide to Gov. Yayaha Bello of Kogi State, said some of the workers who failed the screening exercise did not furnish the committee with the required information.

“For example, many of them refused to supply their BVNs [Bank Verification Numbers]. This automatically brings up the question of why they don’t have BVNs if they don’t have anything to hide,” he said, adding that the current list is merely a preliminary list and that the said workers would be given the opportunity to rectify any deficiency.

“The governor has assured the people that no legitimate worker in Kogi state will be sacked. But there are some people who got into the system fraudulently. For those people, we have no apologies,” Mr. Olorunpomi said.

A new list, which will clarify the reasons for the screening failure, is expected to be released within the week.

Credit: Premium Times
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At Last NLC Bows, Suspend Strike

At Last NLC Bows, Suspend Strike

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The Ayuba Wabba led-faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held a meeting on Sunday in Abuja on the on-going protest action against the increase in pump price of petroleum products and hike in electricity tariff.

A communique Wabba co-signed with Peter Ozo-Eson, NLC general secretary, said NEC reviewed the protest action and its impact across the nation, noting the sacrifices of its members, response of the generality of Nigerians, government’s attitude and the brutality of the police in some states.

It stated that NEC took special notice of the Ebonyi State Police Command “where our members were intimidated, harassed, arrested and detained unjustly.”

It reads: “After an exhaustive deliberation, NEC noted its protest action was informed by the twin issues of the unjustified and illegal hike in electricity tariff and increase in the pump price of petroleum products. NEC adjudged the protest action to be a success in spite of both internal and external challenges.

“NEC reiterated the correctness of its position on the twin-issues of electricity tariff hike and astronomical increase in the pump price of PMS and the hardship they portend for Nigerian masses.

“NEC also acknowledged that the temptation to compare the strike action with that of 2012 could be compelling but that the scenario had changed as both the actors and the terrain were different.

“NEC said before it had embarked on the action, it had anticipated a probable outcome and therefore was not surprised by government’s negative response. Nonetheless, it felt fulfilled by having the presence of mind and courage to identify its mission and fulfilling it, stressing that if a similar situation arises again, it will still rise and stand with the people.


“NEC therefore commended those who took part in the action in one way or the other and reaffirm its commitment to the struggle. The action, it reiterated was taken in the best interest of the poor and the weak and in drawing government’s attention to the dangers of relying on importation of petroleum products as a sustainable strategy for making available petroleum products. It expressed the belief that in the days ahead, time would prove its position right.

“Congress singled out for commendation, its state councils, affiliates and other patriotic Nigerians who at very short notice picked up the gauntlet for this struggle. Congress commends the leadership of the National Assembly and All Progressives Congress led by Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

“In consideration of the above, NEC after due consultation with its constituents resolved to suspend with immediate effect, the action it commenced on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The action is thus hereby suspended.

“Congress will resume negotiations with government on the twin issues of the hike in electricity tariff and an increase in the pump price of petroleum products and any other issue that may arise thereof.

“It similarly remains committed to genuine dialogue within the framework of internationally established and recognized principles of representation.

“The Congress will continue to resist wrong legislations, policies and programmes and will always act in the best interest of Nigerians as it remains the only pan Nigerian organisation not affected by religion, region, creed, partisanship or primordial sentiments.

“The Congress urges the government to play by the rules in its engagement with its constituent parts, stakeholders and non-state actors as proof of its commitment to deepening our democracy and also in acknowledgment of the well-worn credo that what goes around, comes around.

“The Congress also urges the citizenry to be vigilant at all times as the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. The Congress commends all Nigerians for their understanding and support.”
The Ayuba Wabba led-faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held a meeting on Sunday in Abuja on the on-going protest action against the increase in pump price of petroleum products and hike in electricity tariff.

A communique Wabba co-signed with Peter Ozo-Eson, NLC general secretary, said NEC reviewed the protest action and its impact across the nation, noting the sacrifices of its members, response of the generality of Nigerians, government’s attitude and the brutality of the police in some states.

It stated that NEC took special notice of the Ebonyi State Police Command “where our members were intimidated, harassed, arrested and detained unjustly.”

It reads: “After an exhaustive deliberation, NEC noted its protest action was informed by the twin issues of the unjustified and illegal hike in electricity tariff and increase in the pump price of petroleum products. NEC adjudged the protest action to be a success in spite of both internal and external challenges.

“NEC reiterated the correctness of its position on the twin-issues of electricity tariff hike and astronomical increase in the pump price of PMS and the hardship they portend for Nigerian masses.

“NEC also acknowledged that the temptation to compare the strike action with that of 2012 could be compelling but that the scenario had changed as both the actors and the terrain were different.

“NEC said before it had embarked on the action, it had anticipated a probable outcome and therefore was not surprised by government’s negative response. Nonetheless, it felt fulfilled by having the presence of mind and courage to identify its mission and fulfilling it, stressing that if a similar situation arises again, it will still rise and stand with the people.


“NEC therefore commended those who took part in the action in one way or the other and reaffirm its commitment to the struggle. The action, it reiterated was taken in the best interest of the poor and the weak and in drawing government’s attention to the dangers of relying on importation of petroleum products as a sustainable strategy for making available petroleum products. It expressed the belief that in the days ahead, time would prove its position right.

“Congress singled out for commendation, its state councils, affiliates and other patriotic Nigerians who at very short notice picked up the gauntlet for this struggle. Congress commends the leadership of the National Assembly and All Progressives Congress led by Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

“In consideration of the above, NEC after due consultation with its constituents resolved to suspend with immediate effect, the action it commenced on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The action is thus hereby suspended.

“Congress will resume negotiations with government on the twin issues of the hike in electricity tariff and an increase in the pump price of petroleum products and any other issue that may arise thereof.

“It similarly remains committed to genuine dialogue within the framework of internationally established and recognized principles of representation.

“The Congress will continue to resist wrong legislations, policies and programmes and will always act in the best interest of Nigerians as it remains the only pan Nigerian organisation not affected by religion, region, creed, partisanship or primordial sentiments.

“The Congress urges the government to play by the rules in its engagement with its constituent parts, stakeholders and non-state actors as proof of its commitment to deepening our democracy and also in acknowledgment of the well-worn credo that what goes around, comes around.

“The Congress also urges the citizenry to be vigilant at all times as the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. The Congress commends all Nigerians for their understanding and support.”
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UPDATE: What Tinubu, NLC Discussed Today At Labour House, Abuja

UPDATE: What Tinubu, NLC Discussed Today At Labour House, Abuja

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Tinubu, accompanied by some officials of the APC and Governor Rauf Aregbesola, said he came on behalf of his party, the Buhari government to appeal to the labour leaders to end the strike and return to the negotiating table TheNicheNG says

In a move designed clearly to massage the ego of the labour leaders, since the strike was largely ignored in many parts of Nigeria, Tinubu urged Labour to employ anger management in resolving the disagreement over the fuel price increase.

Tinubu explained the reason for the fuel price increase and said it was done in the best interest of Nigeria as it would allow investors to come into Nigeria to build refineries.

He contrasted the policy to the step taken by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012, when he set up SURE-P in 2012. The APC leader said what was sure of the SURE-P was corruption.

He said the Buhari administration would not follow the same path. He urged labour leaders to repose trust in the Buhari administration as it is one of integrity and honesty.

“This President is genuine. This decision was the only one left. Buhari has integrity and a character that is reliable”, Tinubu said.

In a response, Ayuba thanked the Tinubu for his intervention and promised to take the appeal to the affiliates of the NLC. He said the NLC was not opposed to negotiation with government.

Tinubu, accompanied by some officials of the APC and Governor Rauf Aregbesola, said he came on behalf of his party, the Buhari government to appeal to the labour leaders to end the strike and return to the negotiating table TheNicheNG says

In a move designed clearly to massage the ego of the labour leaders, since the strike was largely ignored in many parts of Nigeria, Tinubu urged Labour to employ anger management in resolving the disagreement over the fuel price increase.

Tinubu explained the reason for the fuel price increase and said it was done in the best interest of Nigeria as it would allow investors to come into Nigeria to build refineries.

He contrasted the policy to the step taken by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012, when he set up SURE-P in 2012. The APC leader said what was sure of the SURE-P was corruption.

He said the Buhari administration would not follow the same path. He urged labour leaders to repose trust in the Buhari administration as it is one of integrity and honesty.

“This President is genuine. This decision was the only one left. Buhari has integrity and a character that is reliable”, Tinubu said.

In a response, Ayuba thanked the Tinubu for his intervention and promised to take the appeal to the affiliates of the NLC. He said the NLC was not opposed to negotiation with government.
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BREAKING: Tinubu Spotted With NLC Chairman, Wabba At Labour House, Abuja; See Photos

BREAKING: Tinubu Spotted With NLC Chairman, Wabba At Labour House, Abuja; See Photos

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BREAKING: Tinubu Spotted With NLC Chairman, Wabba At Labour House, Abuja; See Photos
The national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside with his loyalist and Governor of State of Osun Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola were this morning spotted at the Labour House, Abuja.

Report privy to News Punch suggests that Tinubu was at the labour house to confer and appeal with the Ayuba Wabba Led Nigeria Labour Congress over the ongoing strike.

The NLC had three days ago embarked on the nationwide strike to protest the sudden hike of petrol from N86.50 to N145 by the Federal Government.

This is a confirmation of News Punch earlier report few days ago that the Federal Government had struck a deal, contracted Tinubu and others to quell the proposed NLC strike

Tinubu who was once an advocate of sustainable subsidy regime during former President Goodluck Jonathan administration had back down, supporting the current government, describing the removal of the subsidy as a courageous decision.


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BREAKING: Tinubu Spotted With NLC Chairman, Wabba At Labour House, Abuja; See Photos
The national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside with his loyalist and Governor of State of Osun Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola were this morning spotted at the Labour House, Abuja.

Report privy to News Punch suggests that Tinubu was at the labour house to confer and appeal with the Ayuba Wabba Led Nigeria Labour Congress over the ongoing strike.

The NLC had three days ago embarked on the nationwide strike to protest the sudden hike of petrol from N86.50 to N145 by the Federal Government.

This is a confirmation of News Punch earlier report few days ago that the Federal Government had struck a deal, contracted Tinubu and others to quell the proposed NLC strike

Tinubu who was once an advocate of sustainable subsidy regime during former President Goodluck Jonathan administration had back down, supporting the current government, describing the removal of the subsidy as a courageous decision.


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STRIKE:11 States Shun NLC Order, See List

STRIKE:11 States Shun NLC Order, See List

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It's no longer news that the much anticipated industrial action by a faction of Nigeria Labour Congress to protest the hike in petrol has begun today. 

However, the strike, which had a low turnout in most states, was considered a failure even though some parts of Enugu, Oyo, Ondo and Lagos state joined the protest.


The TUC Chairman, Bobboi Kaigama earlier today confirms the union withdrawal despite earlier cooperation with the Ayuba Wabba led NLC

Here are some states that Ignored the strike/protest, Nigerian monitor observes;

  1. Anambra
  2. Rivers
  3. Bauchi
  4. Yobe
  5. Adamawa
  6. Jigawa
  7. Kano
  8. Katsina
  9. Kaduna
  10. Sokoto
  11. Kebbi
It's no longer news that the much anticipated industrial action by a faction of Nigeria Labour Congress to protest the hike in petrol has begun today. 

However, the strike, which had a low turnout in most states, was considered a failure even though some parts of Enugu, Oyo, Ondo and Lagos state joined the protest.


The TUC Chairman, Bobboi Kaigama earlier today confirms the union withdrawal despite earlier cooperation with the Ayuba Wabba led NLC

Here are some states that Ignored the strike/protest, Nigerian monitor observes;

  1. Anambra
  2. Rivers
  3. Bauchi
  4. Yobe
  5. Adamawa
  6. Jigawa
  7. Kano
  8. Katsina
  9. Kaduna
  10. Sokoto
  11. Kebbi
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STRIKE: TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama Open Up, Clears The Air Over Involvement

STRIKE: TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama Open Up, Clears The Air Over Involvement

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STRIKE: TUC President, Bobboi KaigamaOpen Up, Clears The Air Over Involvement
Mr. Bobboi Kaigama has finally broken silence to confirm that the Trade Union Congress, TUC, is not part of the ongoing strike declared by  Nigeria by factional leader of Nigeria Labour Congress, CLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba

Bobboi Kaigama, according to Daily Post  dissociated his union from the industrial action. in a response to Daily Post, Kaigama said, “TUC is not on strike”.



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STRIKE: TUC President, Bobboi KaigamaOpen Up, Clears The Air Over Involvement
Mr. Bobboi Kaigama has finally broken silence to confirm that the Trade Union Congress, TUC, is not part of the ongoing strike declared by  Nigeria by factional leader of Nigeria Labour Congress, CLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba

Bobboi Kaigama, according to Daily Post  dissociated his union from the industrial action. in a response to Daily Post, Kaigama said, “TUC is not on strike”.



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FUEL Hike: TUC Dumps NLC, Opts Out Of Strike As Wabba-led Labour Stages A Walkout On FG

FUEL Hike: TUC Dumps NLC, Opts Out Of Strike As Wabba-led Labour Stages A Walkout On FG

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FUEL Hike: TUC Dumps NLC, Opts Out Of Strike As Wabba-led Labour Stages A Walkout On FG
In the continued dialogue with the Federal Government where the Ayuba Wabba-led Nigeria Labour Congress reportedly staged a walkout on the FG, while the Trade Union Congress, TUC has also opted not to embark on the planned strike slated to commence today, Wednesday 15th May 2016.

Earlier, the Joe Ajaero-led faction of the NLC, the private sector workers union, PENGASSAN, NUPENG and others have already agreed not to join the strike.

The Trade Union Congress representatives, who also attended the meeting, however, said the TUC would not join the strike.

At the last night meeting, Comrade Aliyu Wabba led own faction of the NLC workers delegation, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal, led the Federal Government delegation at the talks held in the SGF’s office in Abuja 

“The National Industrial Court has given an injunction that no strike by NLC and TUC should hold tomorrow (Wednesday). It is, therefore, clear that anyone embarking on strike tomorrow (Wednesday) is doing so illegally and the government is assuring all Nigerians to come out and do their jobs tomorrow (Wednesday).

“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.” the SGF said after the meeting.

On the labour side, Wabba briefing journalists said, his team arrived at its decision to proceed on strike following the inability of the Federal Government to meet up with its demand to revert to the N86.50K old pump price of fuel.

Officials of NLC, who pleaded not to be named, said they were angered by the decision of the Federal Government to proceed to court, despite existing negotiation which was at the instance of the government.

The Joe Ajaero faction of the NLC had initially on Tuesday said it would not join the strike while the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, as well as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria had last week also dissociated the associations from the strike.

The action of the NLC followed the failure of the parties to resolve the dispute over the increase of the pump price of petroleum by the Federal Government from N86.50 to N145 per litre.

But the Federal Government has threatened to apply the ‘no-work-no-pay’ rule against workers who join the NLC strike.

The SGF, Babachir Lawal, in a statement on Tuesday, directed all ministers, permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies to invoke the provision of rule against errant workers.

Lawal advised civil servants to shun the exercise in their own interest, which, he said, was called by the NLC despite a ruling of the National Industrial Court, which restrained labour from going on strike on Wednesday.

The SGF added, “This notice is regrettably given in spite of an order by the industrial court against the strike.  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.”

There were indications on Tuesday that organised labour would defy the ruling of the National Industrial Court on the strike called to protest the fuel price increase.

While the Nigeria Labour Congress said it was not aware of the court order stopping the strike, the Trade Union Congress flayed the Federal Government for obtaining it.

The General Secretary of the NLC, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, in an interview with one of our correspondents on Tuesday, said, “I am not aware of any court injunction. As far as I am concerned, I am not aware of any court injunction.”

The  President of the TUC, Mr. Bala Kaigama, in an interview with The PUNCH, described the action of the Federal Government in heading for the National Industrial Court as panicky.

“That is what we are going to the meeting to find out. Who instituted that? So, we would find out if it is going to stop our negotiations. They are doing it through panic.  I think they are scared.

“We have not been served. Can you talk of what you have not seen?” he asked.





FUEL Hike: TUC Dumps NLC, Opts Out Of Strike As Wabba-led Labour Stages A Walkout On FG
In the continued dialogue with the Federal Government where the Ayuba Wabba-led Nigeria Labour Congress reportedly staged a walkout on the FG, while the Trade Union Congress, TUC has also opted not to embark on the planned strike slated to commence today, Wednesday 15th May 2016.

Earlier, the Joe Ajaero-led faction of the NLC, the private sector workers union, PENGASSAN, NUPENG and others have already agreed not to join the strike.

The Trade Union Congress representatives, who also attended the meeting, however, said the TUC would not join the strike.

At the last night meeting, Comrade Aliyu Wabba led own faction of the NLC workers delegation, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal, led the Federal Government delegation at the talks held in the SGF’s office in Abuja 

“The National Industrial Court has given an injunction that no strike by NLC and TUC should hold tomorrow (Wednesday). It is, therefore, clear that anyone embarking on strike tomorrow (Wednesday) is doing so illegally and the government is assuring all Nigerians to come out and do their jobs tomorrow (Wednesday).

“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.” the SGF said after the meeting.

On the labour side, Wabba briefing journalists said, his team arrived at its decision to proceed on strike following the inability of the Federal Government to meet up with its demand to revert to the N86.50K old pump price of fuel.

Officials of NLC, who pleaded not to be named, said they were angered by the decision of the Federal Government to proceed to court, despite existing negotiation which was at the instance of the government.

The Joe Ajaero faction of the NLC had initially on Tuesday said it would not join the strike while the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, as well as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria had last week also dissociated the associations from the strike.

The action of the NLC followed the failure of the parties to resolve the dispute over the increase of the pump price of petroleum by the Federal Government from N86.50 to N145 per litre.

But the Federal Government has threatened to apply the ‘no-work-no-pay’ rule against workers who join the NLC strike.

The SGF, Babachir Lawal, in a statement on Tuesday, directed all ministers, permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies to invoke the provision of rule against errant workers.

Lawal advised civil servants to shun the exercise in their own interest, which, he said, was called by the NLC despite a ruling of the National Industrial Court, which restrained labour from going on strike on Wednesday.

The SGF added, “This notice is regrettably given in spite of an order by the industrial court against the strike.  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.”

There were indications on Tuesday that organised labour would defy the ruling of the National Industrial Court on the strike called to protest the fuel price increase.

While the Nigeria Labour Congress said it was not aware of the court order stopping the strike, the Trade Union Congress flayed the Federal Government for obtaining it.

The General Secretary of the NLC, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, in an interview with one of our correspondents on Tuesday, said, “I am not aware of any court injunction. As far as I am concerned, I am not aware of any court injunction.”

The  President of the TUC, Mr. Bala Kaigama, in an interview with The PUNCH, described the action of the Federal Government in heading for the National Industrial Court as panicky.

“That is what we are going to the meeting to find out. Who instituted that? So, we would find out if it is going to stop our negotiations. They are doing it through panic.  I think they are scared.

“We have not been served. Can you talk of what you have not seen?” he asked.





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BREAKING: Court Restrains NLC, TUC From Going On Strike Tomorrow

BREAKING: Court Restrains NLC, TUC From Going On Strike Tomorrow

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BREAKING: Court Restrains NLC, TUC From Goin On Strike Tomorrow
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja presided over by Honourable Justice Babatunde Adeniran Ademjumo,OFR,  this morning granted an Interim Order of Injunction restraining The Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and other affiliates labour unions from embarking on planned strike slated to commence tomorrow.

 The court ruled that the Defendants/Respondents, their agents, privies, employees, workmen, or servant from embarking on industrial action , demonstrating or engaging in any action may disrupt the economic activities of the country pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice, News Punch has learnt


The labour Court in Suit No.NICN/ABJ/179/2016 between Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation versus Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress (T.U.C) ruled that the worker should not embarked on the planned strike

The Federal Government was represented by the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,Abubakar Malami, SAN ; Chief O.O.Obono-Obla , Special Assistant to the President (Prosecution), office of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Dayo Apata, Director, Civil Litigation, Federal Ministry of Justice.

The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation submitted that if the reliefs sought in the motion paper is refused irreparable damage will be occasioned to the country national economy, security and corporate existence. He further submitted that the Defendants having threatened to shut down the country have to be restrained otherwise there will be a breakdown of law and order. 

The Honourable Justice Adejumo held that he has jurisdiction to hear the application and that having read through the affidavits in support of the application he is satisfied that a case of urgency has been established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to warrant the grant of an interim order of injunction. He said the threats of the Defendants as contained in the communique issued by the Defendants on the 29th May to shut down all banks ; airports, seaports ,government offices ,markets nationwide has proven that there is a res to be protected .

 Related Latest Post: A Factional NLC led by Joe Ajaero has also opted out from the planned strike
BREAKING: Court Restrains NLC, TUC From Goin On Strike Tomorrow
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja presided over by Honourable Justice Babatunde Adeniran Ademjumo,OFR,  this morning granted an Interim Order of Injunction restraining The Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and other affiliates labour unions from embarking on planned strike slated to commence tomorrow.

 The court ruled that the Defendants/Respondents, their agents, privies, employees, workmen, or servant from embarking on industrial action , demonstrating or engaging in any action may disrupt the economic activities of the country pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice, News Punch has learnt


The labour Court in Suit No.NICN/ABJ/179/2016 between Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation versus Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress (T.U.C) ruled that the worker should not embarked on the planned strike

The Federal Government was represented by the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,Abubakar Malami, SAN ; Chief O.O.Obono-Obla , Special Assistant to the President (Prosecution), office of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Dayo Apata, Director, Civil Litigation, Federal Ministry of Justice.

The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation submitted that if the reliefs sought in the motion paper is refused irreparable damage will be occasioned to the country national economy, security and corporate existence. He further submitted that the Defendants having threatened to shut down the country have to be restrained otherwise there will be a breakdown of law and order. 

The Honourable Justice Adejumo held that he has jurisdiction to hear the application and that having read through the affidavits in support of the application he is satisfied that a case of urgency has been established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to warrant the grant of an interim order of injunction. He said the threats of the Defendants as contained in the communique issued by the Defendants on the 29th May to shut down all banks ; airports, seaports ,government offices ,markets nationwide has proven that there is a res to be protected .

 Related Latest Post: A Factional NLC led by Joe Ajaero has also opted out from the planned strike
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FUEL HIKE: NLC Faction Opts Out Strike, Oil & Electricity Workers Too

FUEL HIKE: NLC Faction Opts Out Strike, Oil & Electricity Workers Too

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FUEL HIKE: NLC Faction Opts Out Strike, Oil & Electricity Workers Too

The industrial action slated to commence tomorrow by the organised labour unions have suffered a huge setback as a factional Leader of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has said it would join the nationwide strike action called by Nigeria Labour Congress faction led by Ayuba Wabba, Trade Union Congress and other affiliates.

In  regard, Ajaero, who is leader of the Nigeria Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the president National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Igwe Achese, both of whom are president and deputy president of the rival NLC faction, said their unions would not be part of the strike, Ripples Nigeria reports.

Comrade Ajaero, who was locked out of the initial meeting the Federal Government had with labour alongside his factional deputy, Achese, said his group would not be joining the strike on Wednesday, adding that his faction would also be meeting with the federal government’s team immediately after the meeting with the Wabba faction.




FUEL HIKE: NLC Faction Opts Out Strike, Oil & Electricity Workers Too

The industrial action slated to commence tomorrow by the organised labour unions have suffered a huge setback as a factional Leader of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has said it would join the nationwide strike action called by Nigeria Labour Congress faction led by Ayuba Wabba, Trade Union Congress and other affiliates.

In  regard, Ajaero, who is leader of the Nigeria Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the president National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Igwe Achese, both of whom are president and deputy president of the rival NLC faction, said their unions would not be part of the strike, Ripples Nigeria reports.

Comrade Ajaero, who was locked out of the initial meeting the Federal Government had with labour alongside his factional deputy, Achese, said his group would not be joining the strike on Wednesday, adding that his faction would also be meeting with the federal government’s team immediately after the meeting with the Wabba faction.




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Nationwide Strike: FG Woos Workers With Increment To N45k As Minimum Wage

Nationwide Strike: FG Woos Workers With Increment To N45k As Minimum Wage

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Fresh report according to HeralNG suggests that the Federal Government of Nigeria will propose a minimum wage of N45,000 to labour leaders in a meeting scheduled to hold today.


This new development by the Federal Government is believed to be an initiative towards to persuade the organised labouur to shun its plans to embark on a nationwide strike set to commence on Wednesday.

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba confirmed the scheduled meeting saying he got a text message inviting him and other labour leaders to the meeting, The Guardian reports.

The meeting, which is scheduled to hold at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment at 3.PM, will see the proposed increase by the Federal Government come with some provisos including reduction in the number of civil servants and merging ministries and agencies.

It was also revealed that ministers had been told to lead the initiative on the downsizing.

Also, the Efficiency Unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance, which responsible for coming up with cost reduction strategies is working on the template for the reduction.

The Federal Government would also be relying on the report of the Steve Oronsaiye’s panel on the rationalisation of the civil service in the streamlining process, TheHeraldNg Reports

Fresh report according to HeralNG suggests that the Federal Government of Nigeria will propose a minimum wage of N45,000 to labour leaders in a meeting scheduled to hold today.


This new development by the Federal Government is believed to be an initiative towards to persuade the organised labouur to shun its plans to embark on a nationwide strike set to commence on Wednesday.

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba confirmed the scheduled meeting saying he got a text message inviting him and other labour leaders to the meeting, The Guardian reports.

The meeting, which is scheduled to hold at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment at 3.PM, will see the proposed increase by the Federal Government come with some provisos including reduction in the number of civil servants and merging ministries and agencies.

It was also revealed that ministers had been told to lead the initiative on the downsizing.

Also, the Efficiency Unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance, which responsible for coming up with cost reduction strategies is working on the template for the reduction.

The Federal Government would also be relying on the report of the Steve Oronsaiye’s panel on the rationalisation of the civil service in the streamlining process, TheHeraldNg Reports

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