KWARA STATE WORKERS JOINED THEIR COUNTERPARTS TO OBSERVE THE SIT-AT-HOME STRIKE TO PRESS HOME THEIR DEMANDS 03-06-24
By Sadiq Aminu Workers in Kwara state have joined their counterparts across the country to observe the sit-at-home strike to press home their demand on increase in their salary.
When Africa 247 correspondent went round Ilorin metropolis and environs, government offices, Schools and Courts among others were under lock and key.
Speaking with Newsmen shortly after going round to inspect the level of compliance, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in the state, Comrade Murtala Olayinka expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance.
He said the situation on ground and positive response of workers to the directives shows that the people are tired.
According to him, the union adopt the sit-at-home strategy on the Strike to prevent possible hijack of the protest.
He urged government to urgently do the needful to save workers from suffering.
In his remarks, the Chairman Trade Union Congress,TUC in Kwara, Comrade Abdulrahman Onikijipa said the two unions will join hands to ensure success of the Strike.
He appealed to government at all levels to have a rethink and save workers from avoidable death.