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FCTA Workers Begin Three-Day Protest Monday

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  The Joint Union Action Committee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, has declared a three-day protest beginning Monday, June 30 to Wednesday, July 2, 2025, over what it describes as the “blatant refusal” of the FCT Minister to address longstanding issues affecting staff welfare and rights. President of JUAC, Rifkatu Iortyer, in a statement titled “PROTEST!!! PROTEST!!! PROTEST!!!” on Thursday, directed all members and affiliate unions across the FCTA to mobilise and gather at the Minister’s Main Gate in Area 11, Garki, by 7:00 am each day of the protest. According to her, “The protest is against the blatant refusal of the FCT Minister to address… salient issues affecting staff.” She listed grievances to include the non-promotion of staff since 2023, unresolved salary administration problems, and unpaid entitlements. The union is also demanding structural changes within the administration, improved staff welfare, and an end to deductions they consider illegal. “The Chairman FCT Civil Service Commission must go. We say no to overseeing directors’ position,” Iortyer declared, Other demands include, “Domestication of IPPIS, inaccessibility of the salary portal to salary desk officers, no overhead since December 2024, stop our NHF deduction, non-payment of five months wage awards/health workers hazard allowance arrears, no training and retraining of FCTA staff, out-of-school FCTA primary school pupils, and non-payment of AEPB enforcement squad. All members of staff are advised to gather at the Minister’s main gate Area 11 to drive home their demands,” the statement added.  

NiMet Workers Begin Indefinite Strike, Shuts Down Meteorological Services

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  Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, withdrawing all meteorological services nationwide. Our correspondent observed that the strike officially began at 7:00 a.m., with NiMet staff and union members walking around the airport premises holding placards. It was gathered that some staff even slept at the agency’s premises overnight to ensure a total shutdown of operations. One of the workers lamented: “The situation is bad for us here in NiMet. In terms of our welfare, the salary package and everything are very low compared to our sister agency. You can see a management staff member in NiMet collecting ₦470,000, while someone in the sister agency earns about ₦1.2 million. “Any increment the Federal Government is making, we are not getting it. We provide more sensitive services than even our sister agency, but our welfare package is so poor that it cannot cover transportation, rent, or even our children’s school fees. “The working conditions are too poor. We need to be taken care of like our sister agency. We are not asking for too much — just a good condition of service that would at least make life comfortable for us to concentrate on our job. “We provide services like agro-meteorology, marine, and transportation for all industries. We offer services to them, yet our welfare is too poor. So we are calling on the government to look into our case.” Secretary of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, Paul Ogohi, condemned the conduct of some domestic airlines, while also highlighting the toll the current system is taking on NiMet staff. “Other international airlines have parked and are keeping strictly to the regulations of ICAO. British Airways has complied, and Qatar Airways has also suspended operations. But the problem we are facing is with Nigerian airlines and their pilots. These rules are meant to govern aviation operations, but we, the locals, are the ones violating these standards. It’s not right. “We should discourage it and condemn it entirely. It’s unacceptable. This kind of thing only happens in Nigeria. You can see that unprecedented deaths are occurring in NiMet, as if we are chickens. Nearly 70 per cent of our staff forecasters have high blood pressure. “Ninety per cent no longer have good vision, because we are constantly working to observe the aerodrome. We have eye defects. It is unbearable. Some of us are taking loans to pay school fees, rent, and even to come to work. “We are appealing to the Minister to please come to our aid. We are seeing changes, but those changes should extend to NiMet because we are suffering.” In reaction, the Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, said that safety remains paramount and that a meeting with the unions is forthcoming. “The NCAA is going into a meeting with the unions soon. However, NAMA is currently providing auxiliary services. You should know that in aviation, safety comes first. So, if there is any threat to operations at this moment, nobody will be allowed to fly. Rest assured,” he said. Punch

Kwara Warns Workers: No November Salary Without Resident Registration

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  Kwara State Government has urged public sector workers to register with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency without delay. The state government noted that workers who fail to obtain a valid resident registration number will not receive their November salary or bonuses. This was stated in a release by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, and signed by the ministry’s Press Secretary, Babatunde Abdulrasheed, on Monday in Ilorin.65 Nuru reported that the registration process began in July. She noted that Bowser is legally mandated to gather data on all residents of the state and assign unique identities to each person to improve planning, resource management, service delivery, public safety, and more. “In line with the administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in resource management, a directive has been issued mandating all state employees, including those across the 16 local government areas, to complete their registration. THE ROUNDTABLE: Again, NNPCL Hikes Petrol Price, Fixes N1,060/litre0:00 / 0:00 “From November, any worker who has not registered will not receive salary payments or bonuses,” she said. The commissioner added that the KWSRRA registration is an essential step towards creating a comprehensive and accurate database that allows Kwara to serve its residents more effectively. Ensuring that every state worker is registered strengthens our payroll system, enhances service delivery, and builds trust in our processes. “The integrity of our data affects all our financial and administrative systems. A complete database helps us make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure that every eligible worker is compensated fairly and accurately,” she added. She urged all state employees who have not yet registered to visit the nearest KWSRRA centre to complete their enrolment promptly. “By following this directive, the Kwara State Government is working to establish a more efficient and equitable system for both its workforce and residents,” she said.

NAFDAC Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike

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  The strike follows multiple meetings with NAFDAC management which failed to yield desired outcomes regarding critical issues affecting staff. Some of the issues include a review of the 2024 promotion examination results, the appointment of directors for public affairs/special duties, training institute, and reform of promotion examination content. Others are the creation of a psychology officer cadre by HOS circular, payment of all pending burial expenses, life insurance and repatriation allowance, and salary arrears for 2022 employees. In a statement, Ejor Michael, TUC secretary, said the workers had issued a 14-day ultimatum to the agency’s management in a communique dated September 20, 2024. The statement said another congress of NAFDAC staff was convened on October 4, following the expiration of the ultimatum. “After careful deliberation, Congress unanimously resolved to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike across all NAFDAC formations, commencing Monday, 7th October 2024,” the statement reads. “In view of the foregoing, you are hereby directed to down tools by withdrawing all your services in compliance with the strike action. We will not relent until all issues are satisfactorily addressed.”

Makinde Approves Conversion Of LG Ad-hoc Workers To Permanent Staff

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  Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has given ad-hoc workers across local government areas in Oyo State a major boost by approving their conversion to permanent staff status. This exciting announcement was made during the commissioning ceremony of the local government house and staff training school at Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde directed the Commissioner for Local Government to develop modalities for the conversion within four weeks, demonstrating his commitment to ensuring the welfare of local government workers 1. This move is part of the administration’s efforts to collaborate with local government administrations and deliver democracy dividends to the people. The commissioned building is a significant milestone, being the first modern building for the local government family. Governor Makinde emphasized that this achievement contradicts claims that his administration was destroying local government administration. Instead, it marks the beginning of renovations for structures in the Secretariat. This development is consistent with Governor Makinde’s track record of supporting civil servants. Previously, he approved the promotion of over 7,000 civil and public servants whose promotions were due in 2022. Additionally, his administration has reinstated workers unjustifiably relieved of their duties by the previous administration

Makinde Reabsorbs, Promotes 1,800 Workers; Compensates State Anthem Composers; Praises Florence Ajimobi

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  Oyo State Government has reviewed the promotion of 1,629 State workers including Nurses who were adversely affected by administrative error during the 2017-2020 promotion exercise. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the Executive Council Meeting yesterday, government also approved the prayers of the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni,for the reinstatement of 47 civil servants who were wrongfully dismissed from the service during the last administration. Also, 124 workers who were dismissed in 2012 have equally been pardoned. The Commissioner said that 823 workers who were dismissed by the previous administration on the ground of fake certificates submission have their dismissal upheld while 180 who were employed at the twilight of the exit of the last administration in 2019 have their termination approved by the Council. In another development, the Commissioner for Information said that finally ₦25million (Twenty-five million naira) has been approved by the Council as compensation for the Composers of the State Anthem “Asiwaju Ni Wa.” In approving the compensation, the President of Council and Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, acknowledged the initiative and foresightedness of the wife of the former Governor, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi. Additionally, the Composers will be given a parcel of land each, have streets named after them, while the Ministry of Information and Orientation will produce a documentary on the history behind the State anthem. According to the Commissioner, *_Asiwaju Ni Wa_* became the official anthem of the State about a decade ago without any form of compensation for the Composers which made the Council to set up a Committee last year. Prince Oyelade also said that the Council approved the presentation by the Commissioner for Public Works, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, for road markings, kerbs painting and patching on designated roads in Ibadan metropolis through Direct-Labour Intervention adding that the kerbs will be painted in Oyo State colours. The Executive Council Meeting also approved the following Bills for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly as presented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Abiodun Aikomo. They include: 1. The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology Bill, 2024; 2. The Oyo State Flood Management Agency Bill, 2024, and 3. The Oyo State Drug and Health Commodity Management Agency Bill 2024. According to the Commissioner, these new Bills are expected to have a positive impact on the State’s Healthcare System, Infrastructure, and overall development.

Breaking: Adeleke Cuts workdays For Osun Workers.

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  In response to high transportation costs, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved re-scheduled working days for various categories of civil servants and an extension of payment of palliatives for public servants for the next two months. The approval which was contained in a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, was in pursuance of Governor Adeleke’s commitment to the well-being of workers, and a response to the present economic situation in the Country. By this Circular, therefore, and until another directive is given, the working day schedules for Public Servants in the State have been approved as follow: Public servants on GL.01 to GL.10 – Three days a week Public Servants on GL12 to GL.17 – Four days a week The Circular further noted that these arrangements exclude those on essential duties such as medical personnel, security officers, political office holders and Accounting Officers. “It is also important to note that arrangement as to which days each public servant in the above categories will be at work shall be arranged by the Accounting Officers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. The Governor has also graciously approved the continuation of payment of the agreed palliatives to public servants in the state for the next two months pending the commencement of the new minimum wage. All Accounting Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of governments, including Local Governments, were further directed to comply. Signed Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor

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