NAFDAC WORKERS BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER LOPSIDED PROMOTION, WELFARE
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has begun an indefinite strike due to management’s failure to address certain issues concerning its members’ welfare.
In the communiquƩ SSASCGOC/NAFDAC/COMMUNIQUE/VOL.1 issued on October 4, 2024, the aggrieved workers stated that the move was necessary after several meetings with management over critical issues such as promotions, salaries, and the general welfare of the staff failed to yield positive results.
The TUC Secretary, Comrade (Dr.) Ejor Michael, signed a statement urging workers to initiate an indefinite strike on Monday.
The press release stated, āThis is to notify all staff that, following the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum issued to
Management in the Communique of September 20, 2024, and the dithering of Management
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regarding the issues raised therein, another Congress of NAFDAC Staff was convened on Friday, 4th October 2024.
āAfter careful deliberation, Congress unanimously resolved to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike across all NAFDAC formations, commencing Monday, 7th October 2024. In view of the foregoing, you are hereby directed to down tools by withdrawing all your services in compliance with the strike action.
āThis decision is a result of NAFDAC Managementās failure to address the critical issues outlined in the Communique within the given time frame. The Congress considers this ongoing inaction insufferable and accentuates that the industrial action will continue unabated until all demands specified in the Communique are fully met.
āIn light of this, all staff are advised to remove their personal belongings from their offices, as
no one, no matter the rank or cadre, will be allowed entry into any NAFDAC Office (premises) during the strike period.
āSSASCGOC State and Zonal Coordinators are hereby directed to ensure strict compliance with this directive. Dear Comrades, your cooperation is greatly treasured to ensure the effectiveness of this indefinite nationwide strike action.
āWe will not relent until all issues are satisfactorily addressed.ā