The federal government has directed all ministers, permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies to invoke the provision of “no work no pay” in respect of workers who participate in the planned strike by a faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

Babachir David Lawal, secretary to the government of the federation, gave the directive on Tuesday, advising workers to shun the exercise in their own interest.

Lawal also called on security agencies to beef up security and ensure that protesters do not prevent workers from gaining access to their offices.

“The attention of all public officers is drawn to the notice issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on an indefinite strike from Wednesday, 18th May, 2016,” he said in a statement.

“This notice is regrettably given in spite of an order by the industrial court against the strike action. Government, therefore, calls upon and advises all workers to respect the laws of the land and to desist from participating in an illegal strike action.

“Government undertakes to guarantee the safety of workers and their work places, and expects that normal work will continue in the interest of the nation. Accordingly, security agencies have been directed to ensure unimpeded access to offices, work places and markets.

“Acts of intimidation, harassment, including barricading of gates, locking up of offices, blocking of roads and preventing workers from carrying out their lawful duties will be met with appropriate response by the law enforcement agencies.

“​All workers, whether in public or private sector are further reminded of the Trade Dispute Act, 2004, which provides that ‘where any worker takes part in a strike, he shall not be entitled to any wages or remuneration for the period of the strike and any such period shall not count for the purpose of reckoning the period of continuous employment and all rights dependent on continuity of employment shall be prejudicially affected accordingly.

“​Accordingly, all ministers, permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies are here by directed to invoke the provision of ‘no work no pay’ in respect of any staff who absents him or herself from work to join the strike action. Attendance registers are required to be opened in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies.”

While the Joe Ajaero-led faction says it will stay away from the exercise, Ayuba Wabba has vowed to mobilise people to protest the increase in the pump price of petrol.

Earlier on Tuesday, Babatunde Adejumo, president of the National Industrial Court, had ordered NLC to suspend action.

The judge gave the ruling following a suit filed by Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF).

Adejumo ordered parties to maintain the status quo until the hearing and determination of the exparte motion.

He also directed the government to dialogue with the NLC towards an amicable resolution of the dispute.

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Oops! Secured

LET WAIT N C WHO IS GOING TO WIN

Lemme see how this drama will end

If it was Jonathan, lai muhammed would have been in all TV channels rubbishing the government.

I don't know the essence of the proposed strike sef. This guys didn't call for strike in those states where salaries haven't been paid for months. Hypocrisy at its peak. So FG should continue to pay subsidy while we continue to buy fuel at 250 naira per litre abi.? This is ridiculous. I support it. Any lazy mumu that doesn't come to work tomorrow should be.sacked and replaced by an unemployed nairalander. Especially the ones making FTC by 2:00am.

buhari I know you are too old to make decisions.
but you shouldn't have surrounded yourself with mad men.
now you can see the dividend.
you are looking more stupid by the day just like "they" predicted.

The strike has no popularity among Nigerians. Infact, a Nigerian with an average thinking faculty welcomes the new price regime in view of the circumstances surrounding it. For how long will some people continue to enrich themselves at the expense of the country's infrastructural development? We can't continue like that.

Special apology to those that i campaigned for to vote for Buhari

How come it is only when the price of PMS increase that labor usually flex their muscle?.

Nusaf:
The strike has no popularity among Nigerians. Infact, a Nigerian with an average thinking faculty welcomes the new price regime in view of the circumstances surrounding it. For how long will some people continue to enrich themselves at the expense of the country's infrastructural development? We can't continue like that.

And where did you get that analysis from , Nigerians have learnt not to be gullible anymore. BUHARI NEEDS TO APOLOGIES TO JONATHAN. What are you saying,he promised Nigerians 40 per liter and we voted for him. No be today we begin here long story.

This strike might not achieve anything. Labour should put its house in order 1st.

Buhari nd APC must apologize to Goodluck Jonathan.Buhari is dictator nd a saddist as well.

grossintel:
And where did you get that analysis from , Nigerians have learnt not to be gullible anymore. BUHARI NEEDS TO APOLOGIES TO JONATHAN. What are you saying,he promised Nigerians 40 per liter and we voted for him. No be today we begin here long story.

You get back to me when are ready to speak English cos I don't understand this ur brand of the language.