Minimum Wage: NLC Shut Down Schools, Offices As Strike Commences

Report has it that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta chapter has begun shutting offices and schools in Asaba ahead of the planned strike over delay to implement the new minimum wage.

This is according to a report by The Nigerian Tribune.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday the NLC members were seen patrolling Asaba in a marked Hiace mini-bus, closing government offices and turning back school children.

You would recall that the national body of the NLC had threatened to go on strike from Thursday if the Federal Government fails to meet its demand on the consequential adjustment.

Before the meetings, labour was demanding a 29 per cent increase for officers at grade levels 07 to 14  and 24  per cent adjustment for officers at grade levels 15 to 17.

While the Federal Government proposed an 11 per cent increase for officers at grade level 07 to 14   and  6.5 per cent adjustment for workers at grade level 15 to 17.

Mr Goodluck Ofuburuku, NLC State chairman confirmed to NAN on the phone that labour was on strike in the state.

“We are on strike and that is all I can tell you for now. We expect offices and schools to comply.

“The strike is in force that is why we are going round to enforce compliance,” Ofoburuku said.