The Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike. The industrial action was announced by the state NLC Chairman, Goodluck Ofobruku, on Friday at the Chike Edozien Secretariat in Asaba. This move comes after the death of a deputy director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education, identified as Unity Adedah. Workers had gathered to protest over the circumstances surrounding Adedah's death.
The strike is expected to affect activities across Delta State's public service as workers withdraw their services. The development comes a day after striking allied health professionals in the state suspended their own industrial action. The health workers had reached an agreement with the state government over outstanding allowances and other welfare demands. Their strike began on September 10, and they gave the government until October 9 to implement the agreements.
The state NLC Chairman, Goodluck Ofobruku, made the announcement while addressing protesting civil servants. The workers were gathered to protest over the circumstances surrounding Adedah's death. Further details on the circumstances surrounding Adedah's death and the specific demands of the NLC were yet to emerge at the time of reporting.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has been actively involved in various industrial actions and negotiations across the country. Recently, NECA and the Labour Party mourned the NLC General Secretary, Ugboaja. The congress has also demanded immediate action against xenophobic violence in South Africa.
The death of Unity Adedah has sparked widespread outrage among civil servants in Delta State. The NLC's decision to declare an indefinite strike is seen as a move to pressure the government to take action. The strike is likely to have significant impacts on the state's public service.
The situation remains volatile, with workers awaiting further details on the NLC's demands and the government's response. The state government has yet to comment on the strike and its implications for the state's public service. The NLC's action is expected to continue until a resolution is reached.
The strike by the Delta State chapter of the NLC is a significant development in the state's labour landscape. The outcome of the industrial action remains uncertain, with various stakeholders watching closely. The key points to note are:
Key points
- The Delta State NLC has declared an indefinite strike following the death of a deputy director in the state Ministry of Secondary Education.
- The strike is expected to affect activities across Delta State's public service.
- The NLC's decision comes a day after allied health professionals in the state suspended their own industrial action.
