NLC Issues Final Ultimatum to Abia Government, Plans Indefinite Strike from July 15
Abia State, Nigeria — The organized labour in Abia State has issued a final ultimatum to the state government, threatening to commence an indefinite strike on July 15 due to alleged non-payment of the N30,000 minimum wage and a N35,000 palliative award.
Despite promises from Governor Alex Otti to implement the new wages following the Federal Government’s negotiations with organized labour, the workers remain unsatisfied.
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In a letter dated July 8, 2024, and signed by Okoro Ogbonnaya, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Abia State, and Enogwe Ihechi, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, the organized labour communicated their intentions to Governor Otti through his Chief of Staff. The letter states that workers in the state will embark on strike from Monday, July 15, 2024.
The decision to issue a final seven-day notice was reached during a general meeting of the organized labour on July 8.
The letter, obtained by our correspondent, noted that a prior 14-day ultimatum had expired without any negotiation from the state government regarding the workers’ demands.
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The labour unions emphasized that their decision aligns with a national directive addressing the Abia State government’s alleged non-compliance.
The letter reads in part: “Organized labour hereby issues this final seven (7) days ultimatum with effect from the day of receipt of this letter and states unequivocally, that at the expiration of this ultimatum, on Sunday 00hr, there shall be no further communication with the government.
“Rather, the entire workforce of Abia State will proceed on indefinite strike beginning from Monday, 15th July, 2024.
