Comrade Muritala Saheed-Olayinka, Kwara Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged workers to continue supporting the nationwide strike, warning that Tuesday will be a tougher day in the state.
Speaking in Ilorin, Olayinka announced that NLC and TUC will embark on strict picketing to deal with strike violators. “Tomorrow will be very tough. We will storm offices and punish violators, no matter their rank,” he said.
The chairman praised Kwara workers for their high level of compliance on the first day of the strike and urged the government to meet workers’ demands for improved wages. “Workers are tired of their take-home pay and need a better package to survive,” he said.
Comrade Abdulrahman Onikijipa, Kwara TUC Chairman, emphasized the unity between NLC and TUC in fighting for workers’ welfare. He advised the government to urgently intervene and pay workers a wage that reflects their sacrifices to the nation.
Onikijipa also cautioned NLC/TUC members to follow leadership directives and avoid taking matters into their own hands. The strike continues tomorrow with heightened picketing efforts, aiming to pressure the government to address workers’ demands.
