Organised Labour suspends strike in Ogun

The organised labour in Ogun State has suspended the strike it embarked upon on July 14 following a signed Memorandum of Action reached with the State Government.

The strike was called by the organised labour in the state last week over unresolved issues surrounding the Ogun State Pension Reform Law.

In a joint statement signed on Tuesday by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), labour leaders called on workers to resume their duties across the state immediately.

The labour leaders cited interventions from eminent citizens, including paramount rulers, national labour leaders, and respected labour veterans both within and outside Nigeria, as pivotal in charting a path for dialogue and resolution.

Labour emphasized that workers’ interests were firmly represented and that shared sacrifices and efforts yielded substantial progress.

While the strike has been put on hold, the unions stressed that the struggle for workers’ rights is far from over.

They called on all workers across the state to remain resolute, vigilant, and steadfast, and to uphold the spirit of unity as they monitor the implementation of the agreement with the government.

The unions assured workers that no employee in the civil or public service or local government system will be victimised for participating in the strike.

“Your voices, actions, and sacrifices have not gone unnoticed. Together, we have shown that a united workforce is a powerful force for change,” the statement said