The Akwa Ibom State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Sunny James, has said that the union will persist with its industrial action until the federal government meets the pressing concerns of workers.
Speaking to the gathered striking workforce outside the Idongesit Nkanga State Secretariat on Tuesday, Comrade James emphasized the commitment to the directive from the national body, enforcing an indefinite strike.
He affirmed that the strike would persist not only until tomorrow but potentially beyond, contingent on the response from the federal government to the longstanding demands of the workers.
According to him, “workers in the state will ensure total compliance with the national body directive for an indefinite strike until the Federal Government meets all demands of workers.
“It is an indefinite strike, tomorrow we will all assemble here. After that, we will come down to Akwa Ibom and meet with the Governor.”
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He mentioned that the state’s labor union intends to mobilize across all state offices to ensure the implementation of the nationwide strike directive.
In the midst of this, banks, public institutions, and schools have all remained closed in adherence to the national strike.
Within the state secretariat, labor leaders were observed playing drums while workers joyfully danced to the rhythm.
At the federal secretariat, the gate stood open, accompanied by a stationed operation quick response vehicle, with security operatives ready and waiting.