Workers in Kwara State, on Monday, joined their counterparts across the country to observe the industrial strike action declared by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to press home their demand for a new minimum wage.
There was a total lockdown of government activities in the Ilorin metropolis and environs, as government offices, schools and courts among others remained under lock and key.
Speaking with journalists shortly after going round to inspect the level of compliance, the state Chairman of the Labour union in the state, Saheed Murtala Olayinka, expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance.
there was a total lockdown of government activities in the Ilorin metropolis and environs, as government offices, schools and courts among others remained under lock and key.
Speaking with journalists shortly after going round to inspect the level of compliance, the state Chairman of the Labour union in the state, Saheed Murtala Olayinka, expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance.
The chairman urged the government to urgently do the needful to save workers from suffering.
Also speaking, the state Chairman Trade Union Congress, TUC, Abdulrahman Onikijipa, said the two unions will join hands to ensure the success of the strike.
However, doctors in government medical facilities will be on duty, sources in the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Kwara State branch informed DAILY POST.
“NMA is not a member of NLC and as such medical doctors are not on strike.
“But note that because the care of patients is a team work and all other members of the team are on strike. Doctors will be available to run skeletal services and respond to emergencies,” the source added.
