NLC Threatens Strike Over New Minimal Wage In Akwa Ibom

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa Ibom State chapter has threatened an indefinite strike if the state authorities fails to implement the brand new minimal wage of N80,000 with none additional delay.

It issued the risk after its emergency assembly of the State Government Council (SEC) held on Monday, on the NLC Secretariat in Uyo.

The assembly, chaired by the Congress Chairperson, Comrade Sunny James was convened to deal with the delays surrounding the cost of the ₦80,000 minimal wage, accepted by the state authorities however is but to be applied.

THE WHISTLER had earlier reported that the Governor, Umo Eno had overlooked any point out of the minimal wage whereas presenting a price range of N955bn to the state meeting.

Whereas the NLC’s nationwide management had directed state councils throughout the nation to begin industrial motion from December 1 in states the place the brand new minimal wage needs to be paid, the Akwa Ibom chapter is claimed to have deferred motion.

Nonetheless, the union emphasised that it might not lengthen the deadline past December 3, warning that every one staff would proceed on strike by Wednesday, December 4, if the settlement was not signed.

It famous that the committee’s work remained incomplete resulting from ongoing workers verification workout routines.

The NLC additionally frowned on the recurring delay in wage funds, which it stated has persevered since September.

It warned that if November salaries weren’t paid on time, it might picket Zenith Bank branches within the state, accusing the financial institution of withholding funds meant for wage disbursements.

“The SEC-in-Session frowns on the improvement within the State since September 2024 the place salaries are usually not paid throughout the due date and unanimously agrees that if the development goes past November 2024, the NLC shall with none additional discover, picket all of the branches of Zenith Bank within the State who warehouse the State fund and refuses to disburse workers salaries elements to different Banks for well timed cost regardless of early submissions of schedules to them,” the communique issued on the finish of the assembly acknowledged.

The NLC additional directed staff to come back out en-masse to the gate of the Akwa Ibom State Authorities Home at Welington Basey Approach, Uyo, on Monday, to massively protest for his or her New Nationwide Minimal Wage cost.