Categories: News

NLC Strike: Labour Cuts Off Electricity And Water Supply To National Assembly

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have cut off electricity and water supply to the National Assembly as part of the indefinite strike declared by organized labor.

KanyiDaily recalls that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had embarked on indefinite strike on Monday, June 3, over the new national minimum wage.

The federal government had proposed a monthly minimum wage of up to N60,000, but labor rejected it, demanding N615,500 due to the high cost of living in Nigeria.

On Monday, newsmen who visited the National Assembly found the entrance and exit gates blocked with two buses by PASAN members.

Some auxiliary workers who showed up for work couldn’t enter the complex, while union officials ensured that everyone complied with the strike.

It was gathered that electricity and water supply to the Senate and House of Representatives buildings, as well as other facilities in the NASS complex, have also been shut down by the PASAN.

KanyiDaily recalls that the TUC president, Festus Osifo had previously shed light on the reason behind the proposed N615,000 new minimum wage.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Police Arrest Officer For Discharging Tear Gas During Osun Election

The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer who was caugyon camera releasing tear…

1 day ago

38 People Dead As 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia

At least 38 people have died after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on…

1 day ago

Osun Election: Violence Forces Voters And INEC Officials To Flee Polling Unit In Ejigbo LGA

Voting was interrupted in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday after violence…

1 day ago

Police Confirm Release Of Abducted Jezco Chairman Joseph Ezeokafor

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the release of Jezco Group Chairman, Joseph Ezeokafor,…

1 day ago

Osun Election: Accord Party Lawmaker, 146 Suspects Arrested — Police [Video]

The Osun State Police Command has arrested Abiola Ibrahim, a member of the Osun State…

1 day ago

“I Will Win Osun Election” – Governor Adeleke Declares After Casting Vote

Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence that he…

1 day ago